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Governor Lamont Congratulates DCF Commissioner Hill-Lilly on Accepting Position With National Child Advocacy Organization

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
August 13, 2025
Commissioner Hill-Lilly to Depart State Service on September 1 After 37 Years Working at DCF HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today is congratulating Connecticut Department of Children and… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s 2025 Sales Tax-Free Week Runs From August 17 to 23

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
August 11, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on August 11 announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 17, through Saturday, August 23, 2025. During this weeklong… Read More

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol for the Coming Week

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
August 8, 2025
Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on August 8 announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that… Read More

Governor Lamont: Trump Administration's Termination of Solar for All Program Will Prevent Thousands of Connecticut Households From Accessing Clean, Affordable Solar Energy

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
August 8, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today said that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that it is attempting to terminate the popular and critically important Solar for… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Return to Full-Staff Saturday Evening

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
August 1, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on August 1 announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Saturday, August 2,… Read More

Governor Lamont Encourages Residents To Shop Connecticut Grown During National Farmers' Market Week

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
August 1, 2025
National Farmers Market Week is August 3 to 9, 2025 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents to support local farmers during National Farmers’ Market Week… Read More

Governor Lamont, Attorney General Tong, Commissioner Dykes, and Commissioner Juthani Respond to the EPA's Proposed Repeal of the Landmark Endangerment Finding

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 29, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes, and Connecticut Department of Public Health… Read More

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Monday

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 27, 2025
Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont On July 27 announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 27, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont On July 27 announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Plainville Firefighter Raymond “Ray”… Read More

Governor Lamont Schedules Vote To Reduce Public Benefit Charges on Electric Bills

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 25, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont On July 25 announced that he has scheduled the State Bond Commission to vote next week on the release of $155 million in state bond funding that will be used to… Read More

Governor Lamont Breaks Ground on New Train Station in Naugatuck as Part of Major Upgrades to Waterbury Branch Line

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 18, 2025
Renderings of the new Naugatuck train station, which is scheduled to open in summer 2027. NAUGATUCK, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto on July… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Agreement To Support Community Health Centers With Boost To Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 16, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves today announced that the Lamont administration has reached an agreement with the 17… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces State Grants To Protect 2,270 Acres of Open Space and Create Six New Community Green Spaces

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 15, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on July 15 announced that his administration is awarding $14.3 million in state funding to aid in the purchase and protection of more than 2,270 acres of open space… Read More

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Tuesday Afternoon

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 14, 2025
Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on July 14 announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that… Read More

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Requiring Connecticut To Preserve Existing Water Fluoridation Standards; Local Dentists Cheer New State Law

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 14, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on July 14 announced that he has signed legislation enacting a new state law requiring public water systems in Connecticut to maintain the existing levels of… Read More