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New England Governors Urge Congress to Add $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid as Oil Prices Surge

9 Nov 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and five other New England governors ask Congress for an extra $3 billion for LIHEAP this winter, warning heating oil prices could rise about 50 percent.

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Lamont Thanks Voters After Re-Election as Revolution Wind Goes Fully Online

6 Nov 2026 5:18 p.m.

The 704 MW offshore project will supply 304 MW to Connecticut, about 5% of state demand, with the remaining 400 MW going to Rhode Island.

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Federal Approval Clears Way for Medicaid Coverage Before Release From Connecticut Prisons

6 Nov 2026 10:14 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

CMS approves Connecticut's plan to start Medicaid coverage 60 days before eligible people leave correctional facilities, and continues federal reimbursement for residential and inpatient substance use treatment.

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Lamont and Hershman Urge Connecticut Residents To Review Health Coverage as Open Enrollment Runs to January 15

5 Nov 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's open enrollment runs October 23, 2026 to January 15, 2027, with about 80% of Access Health CT customers receiving financial assistance and new subsidies for early childhood educators.

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Lamont and Bysiewicz Offer Prayers, Wishes for Speedy Recovery After Senator Murphy's Hospitalization

1 Nov 2026 1:16 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released statements on the hospitalization of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, praising his advocacy for democracy and wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Governor Lamont's Week: Early Voting, Naugatuck Housing, Enfield Station, AI Training, Mobile ID

30 Oct 2026 5:36 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's governor wraps a week of early voting reminders, a new transit-oriented development in Naugatuck, an Enfield train station groundbreaking, an AI workforce initiative, and the upcoming Mobile ID launch.

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Lamont, Russell-Tucker Congratulate Two Connecticut Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

28 Oct 2026 12:17 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Vedant Rakesh Kansara of Farmington High School and Suchita Srinivasan of Cheshire High School are among 161 high school seniors nationwide named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

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Construction Begins on New Enfield Train Station, Restoring Passenger Rail After 40 Years

28 Oct 2026 10:46 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut officials broke ground on a $125.3 million Enfield station in Thompsonville, restoring Hartford Line passenger rail to the town for the first time since 1986, with completion expected in fall 2030.

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Lamont Opens $19.5 Million Ninth Round of Connecticut Nonprofit Grant Program

27 Oct 2026 8:42 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut makes $19.5 million available for nonprofit health and human service providers to fund facility upgrades, safety improvements and technology, with applications due January 5, 2027.

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Lamont, Health Officials Urge Mammograms, Highlight Free Screening Program

26 Oct 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut leaders mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by urging regular mammograms and promoting a state program offering free screenings to low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents.

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Lamont's Week: Early Voting Opens, $6.9M for New Britain Flooding, Teacher of the Year Named

23 Oct 2026 5:28 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

In-person early voting begins in Connecticut ahead of the November 3 General Election, as Governor Lamont announces $6.9 million for New Britain flood infrastructure and honors the state's 2027 Teacher of the Year.

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Berlin Biology Teacher Christopher Wisniewski Named Connecticut's 2027 Teacher of the Year

23 Oct 2026 11:49 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Christopher Wisniewski, a Berlin High School biology teacher who built early-college courses and led a nationally honored student invention team, is Connecticut's 2027 Teacher of the Year.

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FHWA Approves Another $15 Million for Connecticut Road and Bridge Repairs After August 2024 Flooding

22 Oct 2026 12:27 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Federal emergency relief to CTDOT for the August 2024 western Connecticut floods now totals $43 million, covering most of an estimated $51 million in road and bridge repair costs.

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Connecticut Approves $6.9 Million for New Britain Flood Fixes, Launches Homeowner Compensation Program

21 Oct 2026 11:49 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Lamont, Comptroller Scanlon and Mayor Sanchez announce $6.9 million in state grants for Allen Street stormwater upgrades and a $250,000 program to compensate flood-hit homeowners.

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Connecticut Opens 14-Day In-Person Early Voting Period for 2026 General Election

19 Oct 2026 9:09 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas remind Connecticut voters that in-person early voting for the 2026 General Election runs daily from October 19 through November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 3.

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Lamont Releases $12.7M for Heating Aid as Oil Prices Surge

16 Oct 2026 5:30 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut releases $12.7 million from its Federal Cuts Response Fund to supplement winter heating assistance, opens a new Windsor Locks train station, boosts domestic violence resources and raises EV rebates.

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Lamont Opens 2026-2027 Serve Connecticut Community Impact Award for High School Students

16 Oct 2026 11:43 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut high school students who log 20 service hours across four projects by April 15, 2027 can earn the second annual Serve Connecticut Community Impact Award, Governor Lamont announced.

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Lamont, Cimino Blast Eversource Appeal of PURA Storm Cost Decision

15 Oct 2026 5:02 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut officials respond to Eversource's Superior Court appeal seeking hundreds of millions from ratepayers after PURA denied storm recovery costs, including over $7 million in imprudent vendor costs.

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Lamont, Tong Blast Trump Administration Bid to Revoke Revolution Wind Permit

14 Oct 2026 11:55 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut leaders vow to fight the Trump administration's court request to rescind approval of the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project, citing ratepayer savings and grid reliability.

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Lamont Releases $12.7 Million in State Aid for Home Heating Assistance

13 Oct 2026 1:15 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont releases $12.7 million from the state's Federal Cuts Response Fund to supplement heating assistance as global oil prices surge.

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Lamont Announces Grand Opening of New Windsor Locks Train Station

13 Oct 2026 10:16 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's new $121.2 million Windsor Locks Train Station opens October 18, 2026, moving rail and bus service downtown and expanding connections to Bradley International Airport.

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Lamont's Week: Special Education Grants, HUSKY D Protections, AI Rules and Head Start Defense

9 Oct 2026 5:30 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont highlighted $10.6 million in special education grants, HUSKY D enrollment protections, federal AI regulation calls, and opposition to Head Start changes.

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Lamont, Tong, Trueworthy Urge Trump Administration to Withdraw Head Start Overhaul Proposal

6 Oct 2026 11:06 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut leaders submit formal opposition to HHS over a proposed rule they say strips Head Start performance standards, warning of harm to 5,600 children statewide and shifting costs to states.

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Lamont Secures SBA Disaster Declaration for September Flooding in Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield Counties

6 Oct 2026 10:15 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont secured an SBA disaster declaration for Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties after September 13 flash flooding, opening low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits.

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Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Celebrating Chefs From National Food Shows

5 Oct 2026 1:39 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and state tourism officials launch the Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail, connecting visitors with chefs and restaurants featured on national food television programs.

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Connecticut Ends Fiscal Year With $529.8 Million Surplus, Eighth Straight Year in the Black

2 Oct 2026 4:25 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont's week included a $529.8 million surplus announcement, a $9 million East Hartford housing grant, the state's first Military Suicide Awareness Day, and new Shore Line East trains.

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Lamont and Bysiewicz Invite Public to Tribute for Nancy Wyman on October 20

2 Oct 2026 11:38 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut residents are invited to a State Capitol ceremony honoring former Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, with photos of her sought by October 13 for a tribute slideshow.

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Connecticut Veterans Cemetery in Middletown to Expand With $584,250 Federal Grant and State Funds

2 Oct 2026 10:41 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut is awarded a $584,250 federal VA grant, paired with $294,250 in state funds, to add 1,510 cremation burial plots at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.

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Lamont Announces $10.5 Million in Grants for 50 Connecticut Trail Projects

1 Oct 2026 3:38 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut awards roughly $10.5 million through its Recreational Trails Grant Program to fund 50 projects that will plan, build, expand, restore and improve multi-use trails statewide.

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Lamont Orders Flags to Half-Staff Friday for DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez

1 Oct 2026 12:21 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont directs U.S. and state flags to half-staff Friday, October 2, 2026, honoring DOT employee Elvin Hernandez, killed by a vehicle on Interstate 95 in Fairfield.

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