Ned Lamont: “Driving under the influence is unacceptable, and these lives should never have been lost.”

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.

Connecticut chefs have been competing, winning, and getting noticed on national television for years, and now we’re giving people a way to experience that talent for themselves.

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.