Roland Lemar

The past few weeks of demonstrations across the state, the nation and the world have stoked public and open conversations about racism, voting rights and civil rights that for decades have been labeled as too controversial to effectively address through legislation.

George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis has shaken the country to its core. Now as a nation we are facing facts, which on one hand make us uncomfortable yet at the same time, compel us as a people to make the changes required to promote economic justice, fairness in our criminal justice system and redoubling our commitment to the goal of ending injustice.

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Memorial Day is a time for us to remember and honor all those who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 'Thank you' to all our veterans for their devoted service in the defense of our great nation.

Governor Lamont Announces Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group to Hold Education Round-table Today at 11 a.m.

The Public is Encouraged to Submit Questions Related to School Reopening

Today is National Nurses Day and the beginning of Nurses Week, May 6^th – 12^th and I want to make sure to thank them for their selfless commitment! Nurses have always been on the frontlines of care and an integral part of a healthcare system that would quickly fall apart and fail without them. This is especially relevant now as the country deals with the challenges of a pandemic that has brought them to the national spotlight.

We are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and today is Teacher Appreciation Day.

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the latest updates as of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020.