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On the recordJune 2, 2026
Connecticut has a legacy of leading the nation on critical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and being one of the most welcoming states in the country, and I am proud to let everyone know that in this state we celebrate the rights of everyone to be themselves and live openly, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

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Announcing June as LGBTQ Pride Month

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