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Connecticut Unveils the Nation's First Christmas Movie Trail, Giving Holiday Fans a Chance to Experience the Magic Beyond the Screen

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 13, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - In a celebration of cinema and the holiday season, Connecticut proudly unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail today. This unique journey lets movie lovers… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Trust Fund Investments Protect Connecticut Employers From Federal Unemployment Tax Increases in 2025

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 12, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today announced that because Connecticut has repaid all 2024 Unemployment Trust Fund borrowing prior to… Read More

Governor Lamont and Secretary Beckham Statements on November 2024 Consensus Revenue Forecast

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 12, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the November 2024 consensus revenue forecast, which… Read More

Governor Lamont Declares Stage 2 Drought Advisory for All of Connecticut

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 9, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is declaring a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut due to far below normal precipitation levels and ongoing fire… Read More

Governor Lamont Reminds Individuals and Businesses: There's Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance From August Floods

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 6, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding homeowners, renters, and businessowners in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County that there are two weeks left to apply for… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Open Enrollment for Coverage With Access Health CT Has Begun and Runs Through January 15

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 1, 2024
Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais today announced that the open… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of 2025 Teen Safe Driving Video Contest Hosted by the Connecticut DMV and Travelers

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 1, 2024
Students Can Submit Entries Now Through February 3, 2025; Up to $26,000 in Prizes Available HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that teenage students and high schools in Connecticut… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Monday in Honor of Botsford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 1, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, November 4, 2024, in honor of… Read More

The End (of the Election) is Near! and State Rep Candidate Rebecca Martinez

November 1, 2024
Insulting Puerto Rico is no way to win over voters, especially in Connecticut. We talk about the horrifying rhetoric coming from the Trump campaign, assess the “vibes” of key races in CT,… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Awarded $9 Million to Close the Digital Divide

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 30, 2024
First Wave of Federal Funding Will Connect Residents to Resources, Provide Training, and Support the Launch of Regional Collaboratives HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Applications Now Open for Grants To Support Youth-Led Service Initiatives

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 30, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, also known as Serve Connecticut, is now accepting applications for mini-grants to support… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut National Guard's 103rd Airlift Wing Set To Be Honored as the Air National Guard's Top Airlift Unit

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 29, 2024
103rd Airlift Wing Receiving the Major General Stanley F.H. Newman Award HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut National Guard’s 103rd Airlift Wing has been… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces FEMA Amends Major Disaster Declaration for August Storm To Include Public Assistance Program

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 28, 2024
State and Local Governments Now Eligible for Partial Reimbursement for Damage to Public Infrastructure and Emergency Response Measures HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he… Read More

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

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 27, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - 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 Monday, October 28, 2024. Flags have… Read More

Governor Lamont Secures FEMA Grant to Assist With Emergency Costs of Responding to Hawthorne Fire in Berlin

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 25, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved his request for Connecticut to receive a grant through its Fire Management… Read More