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• 6/28/2021 Governor Lamont Announces New Electric Vehicle Incentives for Connecticut Residents

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced a suite of improvements to the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program – the state’s successful consumer rebate program for electric vehicles (EVs) – that will provide more Connecticut residents with more affordable access to purchase or lease an EV.

• 6/28/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021.

• 6/27/2021 Governor Lamont Advises Connecticut Residents To Prepare for Extreme Heat Over Next Several Days

  Governor Ned Lamont is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Monday, June 28, 2021.

• 6/25/2021 Governor Lamont Congratulates Commissioner Miriam Delphin-Rittmon on Her Confirmation as an Advisor in the Biden Administration

  Governor Ned Lamont today is congratulating Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon on her confirmation last night by the U.S. Senate to serve as assistant secretary for mental health and substance use at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a position in which she will lead the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

• 6/25/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021.

• 6/25/2021 Governor Lamont Launches ‘Rock the Shot’ Campaign Giving Those Who Are Vaccinated a Chance To Win Concert Tickets

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the State of Connecticut’s “Rock the Shot” promotional campaign to encourage Connecticut residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by giving away pairs of tickets to concerts happening throughout the summer and fall in the state.

• 6/25/2021 Governor Lamont Announces ITT Inc. Relocating Its Global Headquarters to Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT), a leading global manufacturer and technology company, is relocating its corporate headquarters from White Plains, New York to Stamford, Connecticut.

• 6/24/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

• 6/24/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Funding to Remediate 31 Blighted Properties in 23 Towns and Cities and Put Them Back Into Productive Use

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding more than $19 million in state grants to help with the costs of assessing and remediating 31 blighted properties in 23 towns and cities across Connecticut for the purposes of putting them back into productive use.

• 6/24/2021 Governor Lamont Announces iCapital Network Will Establish Connecticut Operations, Create 200 New Jobs in the State

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that iCapital Network, the leading global financial technology platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, will expand its operations by opening an office in Greenwich, Connecticut, and create 200 jobs in the state over the next two years.

• 6/23/2021 Governor Lamont Statement on Decision of Secretary Merrill to Not Seek Re-Election

  Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the decision announced today by Secretary of the State Denise Merrill that she will not seek re-election.

• 6/23/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

• 6/23/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Fiscal Year 2022-2023 State Budget: Invests in Education, Healthcare, Childcare, Workforce Development, Towns, and Nonprofits With No Tax Hikes

  Governor Ned Lamont today signed legislation enacting a biennial state budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 that was approved by the Connecticut General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support and makes significant investments in education, healthcare, childcare, workforce development, cities and towns, and nonprofit social service providers while not raising taxes.

• 6/22/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

• 6/22/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Bill Legalizing and Safely Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis

  Governor Ned Lamont this afternoon signed into law legislation that legalizes and safely regulates the adult-use of cannabis in Connecticut. The legislation contains comprehensive reforms that address many areas, including equity, criminal justice, public health, and public safety.