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Ned Lamont

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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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Jul 14, 2026

Anyone who is vulnerable to the heat is advised to take precautions over the next couple of days as high temperatures are expected to impact the state,

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Jul 10, 2026

We know the strong connection between physical and mental health, and the Air Line Trail is a tremendous resource our residents can utilize to unlock the health benefits of outdoor exercise.

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Jul 9, 2026

As the federal government builds new roadblocks to funding proven strategies for homelessness prevention, Connecticut continues to put real resources behind these programs.

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Jul 9, 2026

Outdoor recreation opportunities are a big part of the high quality of life residents enjoy in Connecticut.

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Jul 8, 2026

I just thank everybody for giving the utility guys a little bit of room, let them do their job, maybe give them a cup of coffee and thank them, and don’t touch the hot wires.

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Jul 8, 2026

The devastation here in Harwinton is really heavy.

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Jul 7, 2026

The Postal Service was built to deliver mail, not gatekeep the ballot box, and Connecticut won’t stand for it.

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Jul 7, 2026

This proposed rule isn’t designed to make our elections safer. Instead, it would hand control to the White House, make it harder for eligible voters to participate, and erode public trust in the process.

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Jul 7, 2026

A healthy democracy depends on elections that are secure and accessible, and our Constitution gave states—not Washington—primary authority over elections for a reason.

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Jul 6, 2026

Connecticut has been through storms like this before, and we get through them by looking out for one another.

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Jul 6, 2026

Additionally, the state’s emergency response team remains in contact with every affected town and stands ready to send additional support the moment a municipality requests it.

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Jul 6, 2026

The utilities have called down additional crews from Canada to help restore power in Connecticut as soon as possible, and our administration will do anything in our ability that can help expedite power restoration.

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Jul 6, 2026

Last night’s severe storms left thousands of homes in the region without power, and while utility crews immediately began working on restoration, they believe that repairs in certain areas may take several days due to the scale of damage…

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Jul 6, 2026

We are urging Congress to reject federal legislation that will grant sweeping legal protections to fossil fuel companies.

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Jul 6, 2026

I am ordering the state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

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Jul 6, 2026

Connecticut is one of several states partnering with RAISE US, a newly launched nonprofit organization.

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Jul 6, 2026

I am directing the Office of the Treasurer to deposit $411.7 million in state surplus funding into the Connecticut Early Childhood Education Endowment.

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Jul 2, 2026

As we build the next budget, we’re looking at more ways to ease costs for the middle class, because in Connecticut, hard work should actually get you ahead.

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Jul 1, 2026

Making Connecticut more affordable means making it easier for families to live, work, and raise children here.

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Jul 1, 2026

Our administration is committed to protecting the rights of Connecticut workers and will stand by them to ensure they are being compensated fairly and in accordance with the law.

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Jun 30, 2026

We’re making a smart, long-term investment that will lower costs for families, strengthen our workforce, and ensure this support is available for generations to come.

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Jun 30, 2026

AI is going to reshape the world, and we need to ensure that Connecticut workers and Connecticut jobs benefit from these breakthroughs and do not get left behind.

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Jun 30, 2026

Over the next few days, Connecticut is expected to experience a stretch of very hot and humid conditions, including through the Independence Day weekend, and we want to get the word out that that cooling centers are opening statewide for…

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Jun 28, 2026

In recognition of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, we want to make it easier and stress-free for people to travel across the state and attend Independence Day festivities, including with fare-free bus service and reduced-price rail…

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Jun 24, 2026

Engaging disconnected youths by encouraging them to participate in public service is a great way that we—as public officials ourselves—can help young people get the support they need to gain the tools necessary to build successful…

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