Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day
May 24, 2020Memorial 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.
Weekly Update/Highlights
May 22, 2020I am pleased to share this update with you as Connecticut finally starts to turn the corner with brighter days ahead! And whatever your plans for this weekend, please be safe and continue to follow all the necessary precautions for you and your family.
Infrared thermometers secured
May 18, 2020Connecticut has secured 50,000 infrared thermometers for small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship to support safe reopening activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Nurses Week
May 6, 2020Today is National Nurses Day and the beginning of Nurses Week, May 6th – 12th 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.
Teacher Appreciation Day!
May 5, 2020Governor Lamont just announced that Classes at K-12 Public Schools are cancelled for the rest of the school year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and today, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day!
Connecticut's 2020 Election Plan
May 4, 2020Many constituents have contacted me regarding the upcoming elections in Connecticut both for the August primary as well as the November general election. I am very pleased to announce that today, our Secretary of State, Denise Merrill, announced an election plan for voters to keep people safe and not have a repeat of what happened in Wisconsin a number of weeks ago.
Unemployment Benefits for the Self-Employed
April 30, 2020The Department of Labor has released unemployment assistance guidance for gig workers and the self-employed.
COVID-19 Update 04-27-2020
April 27, 2020As 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 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020