In the meantime, I want every Haitian family in Connecticut to know that you are valued members of this community and we have your backs.
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.
Every shift worked and every dollar brought home makes a real difference for families facing enormous uncertainty right now.
I’m calling on employers across Connecticut to do everything they can, within the law, to keep their Haitian employees working for as long as this window stays open.
However brief it may be, this extension matters. It means thousands of our Haitian neighbors, coworkers, and friends can keep showing up to work and keep earning to support their families for a few more critical days.
Too often, our smaller towns get left behind when it comes to federal transportation dollars, simply because of their size. We established TRIP to change that," Governor Lamont said.
Every rider deserves peace of mind when they step onto a bus or wait at a transit station.
Paraeducators are essential members of our school communities, and Connecticut needs more talented people answering that call.
There are a lot of people trying to take advantage of you in this day and age…That’s not going to happen here in Connecticut. You deserve a place to be. You deserve a place you can call home. You deserve a place where the landlord treats…
Just-cause eviction. We didn’t quite get that over the finish line. We’re going to get that done this next coming cycle.
We’re getting our fiscal house in order, and we had some surpluses to allow us to pay down some of the pension debt.
Last week, the president used primetime television to try to convince Americans that our elections can’t be trusted, and he did it without a shred of evidence.
The death of any child is a tragedy. When DCF has had prior contact with a family, a thorough investigation is owed to that child, and its findings must be disclosed transparently.
What we’re really doing is making sure that we have better alignment between skills, what the jobs out there are and what we’re providing people in terms of training.
We have always been one of the most innovative economies. To keep our industries ahead of the curve, this is what we have to do.
As we transition to a cleaner energy future, we must make sure that every family, especially those struggling with high utility bills, can share the benefits.
What do I regret a little bit? I think we should have got involved more aggressively in the Bridgeport schools.
I think the proudest thing I can be proud of is universal early childhood education.
Whereas other states may be theorizing about quantum, we’re already applying it together with corporate partners across the state.
Access to nutritious meals is essential to supporting children’s health, well-being, and success.
I also want to remind everyone that pets are just as vulnerable to extreme temperatures as humans and to take the necessary precautions to make sure your pets have a place to cool off and stay hydrated.
Cooling centers will be available throughout Connecticut and can be located by visiting www.211ct.org or calling 2-1-1.





