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Ned Lamont
The Public Record
Ned Lamont is an American businessman and politician serving as the 89th governor of Connecticut since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Lamont has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development during his tenure. He previously ran for the U.S. Senate in 2006, where he gained national attention for his anti-Iraq War stance, ultimately losing to incumbent Joe Lieberman. Lamont's business background includes founding a telecommunications company, which has informed his approach to technology and infrastructure in Connecticut.
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October 7, 2026
This declaration makes low-interest loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits so they can recover and rebound from these flash floods.
— Ned Lamont
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- Connecticut will not stand by as the Trump administration uses hunger as a weapon against working families, veterans, and our most vulnerable.2 sources2026portal.ct.gov
- Paraeducators are essential members of our school communities, and Connecticut needs more talented people answering that call.2 sources2026portal.ct.gov
- It is shameful that the Trump administration has decided to strip these individuals of their legal status and ability to work, knowing full well their countries of origin are still in the grips of violence and economic collapse.2 sources2026portal.ct.gov
- We’re intervening to protect the best interests of Connecticut families and businesses and to ensure the regulatory review process considers the potential risks this merger poses for Connecticut ratepayers, who already pay some of the highest utility prices in the country.2 sources2026portal.ct.gov
- It is important that school districts have the resources to support special education programming that allows more students to learn alongside their peers in their own communities.2 sources2026ctmirror.org
When businesses decide where to relocate, invest or expand, they are seeing a state whose fiscal outlook has dramatically improved and whose long-term future is stronger than it has been in decades.
Connecticut is rapidly paying down its long-term debt, reducing fixed costs for taxpayers and strengthening the retirement systems upon which our public employees depend.
Wall Street is clearly recognizing the hard work Connecticut has done to put our fiscal house in order.
Connecticut’s continued commitment to recruiting and retaining qualified educators.
This cemetery provides an invaluable resource in honoring the lives and service of our military veterans and their families, and it is important that we continue to see that this option remains available to them for decades into the future.
I am directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Elvin’s life and selfless commitment to his community.
This is a tragic situation that never should have happened, and it is a stark reminder to all drivers about the critical importance of showing respect to all road maintenance workers and first responders while working on the roadside.
Elvin Hernandez was a dedicated state employee and public servant, and I join his family, friends, and colleagues at the Connecticut Department of Transportation in mourning his passing.
Maybe if it’s Gordon Gekko or some Wall Street titan, yeah, I think they should contribute to the cost of their incarceration. But I think for the other 90% of people, I want to make sure when they’ve served their time, they get back out…
We launched LEAP because we knew we needed to find new ways to reconnect students and families with their schools, and the results show that this approach is working.
We will continue to fight bad policies from Washington here in Connecticut with programs that help you access cleaner and more efficient vehicles that save you money and create less air pollution.
Today’s action by the federal government means Americans will see more trips to the gas station, more profits for big oil, dirtier air, and less efficient vehicles.
Federal fuel economy standards have received bipartisan support for more than 50 years because they save everyone money at the pump and we breathe cleaner air as a result—a clear win-win.
It is with incredible sadness today that we are mourning the loss of Connecticut state employee Elvin Hernandez, who was struck and killed while working on the job in a heartbreaking tragedy that never should have happened.
It’s amazing how brazen the Trump administration is — ‘We’re cutting off this basic research funding because we don’t like you, and you’re from a blue state.’
Connecticut is making historic investments in education and increasing state aid for our K-12 schools and municipalities, and this initiative is another way the state can partner with our towns and cities to provide relief.
After two decades of credit rating downgrades and rising costs, Connecticut is now experiencing repeated credit rating upgrades, indicating that investor confidence in our state’s fiscal stability is continuing to grow.
People should be able to get what they need from state government without having to navigate a maze.
Creating this initiative is another way that we are working to move Connecticut forward on health care affordability in a way that is realistic, responsible, and focused on the everyday experiences of individuals and families who are…
This approach enables workers to choose the plan that best fits their needs, lower their costs, and create more predictability for small businesses.
Through this tax credit, we can encourage more small businesses to offer health coverage to their employees, keeping more people in Connecticut insured while also offsetting their premiums.
This meeting underscores the enduring friendship and partnership between New England and Eastern Canada and the opportunities we can create together.
New Haven Union Station is an important link in Connecticut’s transportation network, and we are focused on making it a world-class transit facility.





