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5/26/2021
Governor Lamont Launches 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Acting Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge – an annual, statewide program encouraging students to read books during the summer months.
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5/26/2021
Governor Lamont Commends Final Legislative Approval of Bill Legalizing Online Gaming and Sports Wagering in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont is applauding a bipartisan vote in the Connecticut State Senate last night giving final legislative approval to a bill that will legalize online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut.
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5/25/2021
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 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
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5/24/2021
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 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021.
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5/24/2021
Governor Lamont Commends Final Approval of Goodwin University’s Acquisition of the University of Bridgeport
Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the completion of Goodwin University’s acquisition of the University of Bridgeport, saying that the change of ownership will ensure that this longstanding and respected private institution of higher education in Connecticut can continue far into the future.
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5/21/2021
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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021.
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5/20/2021
Governor Lamont Applauds House Approval of Legislation Permitting Sports Wagering in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for their bipartisan vote tonight approving legislation that will update the state’s gaming compact with the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe to permit sports wagering in Connecticut under an agreement that was reached by the Lamont administration.
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5/20/2021
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 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
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5/20/2021
Governor Lamont Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff Thursday Evening
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Thursday, May 20, 2021.
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5/19/2021
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 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
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5/19/2021
Governor Lamont: Connecticut Department of Public Health Releases Guidance Document on State’s Modified Mask Policies
Governor Ned Lamont today is sharing with Connecticut businesses and the general public a guidance document that was produced by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and intended to provide a better understanding of the state’s recently modified mask and face covering policies that are now in effect.
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5/18/2021
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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
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5/17/2021
Governor Lamont Announces Back to Work CT Program, Giving Long-Term Unemployed Residents $1,000 Payments for Obtaining New Jobs Following Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as Connecticut continues to recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, he is creating the Back to Work CT program, which will provide a one-time $1,000 bonus payment to 10,000 long-term unemployed people who live in Connecticut and obtain new jobs.
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5/17/2021
Governor Lamont Announces Updated Mask Protocols in Connecticut Beginning May 19
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a new set of COVID-19 safety protocols regarding the use of face masks will be implemented in Connecticut beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2021, as a result of the updated recommendations released late last week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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5/17/2021
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 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021.