On Thursday morning the Governor took a regularly-scheduled COVID-19 rapid self-test and it showed a positive diagnosis, which was later confirmed with a second rapid self-test. Continue Reading →
Governor Lamont Tests Positive for Covid-19
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State $205 Million Project to Rehab I-95 from Exit 2 to 6 is Withdrawn by Governor Lamont
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“We were able to show the State that there was a need for a more comprehensive plan to mitigate the noise generated by highway traffic, which has a negative impact on our residents and environment.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, BNA, Connecticut Dept of Transportation, Fred Camillo, I-95, I95 Noise, Joseph Giulietti, Ned Lamont
The Greenwich Community and Gov Lamont Turn Out for Christ Church Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine
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“If there’s any silver lining that we’re seeing for the last few weeks, witnessing the hell that we’re witnessing on the poor people of Ukraine, is that the world is not indifferent.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Christ Church, Ned Lamont, Packathon, Prayer Vigil, Rev. Marek Zabriskie, Ukraine
Lamont on Expiration Covid Emergency Powers: We will collaborate with legislature on long-term response
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“We are by no means declaring mission accomplished in our efforts to stop the spread of this virus, but we are acknowledging that this is a long-term situation that will need a long-term response.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, emergency powers, executive orders, Ned Lamont
Update: CMS Guidance Counselor Among 9 Suing Lamont over “Highly Invasive” Weekly Nasal Swab Testing
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The plaintiffs say the suffered harm and weren’t informed by the defendants of the risks and benefits of the vaccine or of their rights of refusal or conscientious objection. The complaint also talks about irreparable harm from the nasal swab testing, including sanctity of their DNA. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Colleen Alfano, COVID-19, Dr. Manisha Juthani, Executive Order 13g, John I Bolton, Lindy Urso
Governor Lamont Announces Package of Legislative Proposals on Healthcare
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“I’m proposing legislation to make prices more transparent, safely re-import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, and cap run-away prices on prescription drugs here at home. Three in 10 Americans report cutting pills in half, skipping doses, or swapping out drugs to save money – with the legislature’s help, that stops now.” – Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Access Health CT, Ned Lamont, prescription drugs, price transparency
UPDATED: Gov. Lamont Announces Plan To Eliminate Statewide School Mask Mandate, Move Decisions to the Local Level
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Governor Lamont recommended ending the statewide school mask mandate on Feb 28, inclusive of sports. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Ned Lamont, vaccines
Lamont Proposes $336 million in Tax Cuts for CT Residents
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Governor Ned Lamont unveiled on Wednesday his first package of legislative proposals for the 2022 regular session, which includes a series of tax cuts that will provide approximately $336 million in relief for Connecticut residents. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ned Lamont, tax cuts
Lamont Announces Tractor Trailer Ban due to Severe Winter Storm
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The tractor trailer travel ban is being implemented in coordination with neighboring states that are also anticipating severe conditions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Weather, Ned Lamont, winter storm
Lamont Launches Website for Newly Formed CT Hate Crimes Advisory Council
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The council will encourage and coordinate programs that increase community awareness and reporting of hate crimes and to combat such crimes Continue Reading →