Gov. Ned Lamont filed papers today formally opening his campaign for reelection in 2022.
Ned Lamont
Democrat Ned Lamont has served as the 89th governor of Connecticut since Jan. 9, 2019. He has been recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Day after local elections comes a sign of Lamont prepping for reelection bid
A staffing change at the Connecticut Democratic Party is a subtle confirmation that Gov. Ned Lamont is running for reelection.
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Facing suspension, OPM deputy quits and alleges dissension in Lamont administration
Kosta Diamantis quit rather than accept a paid suspension while he is investigated for an unspecified misconduct allegation.
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Lamont calls for stricter measures for youths who commit crimes repeatedly
Lamont said the state should use its existing tools to address juvenile crime.
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New team set to take over leadership of AFL-CIO in Connecticut
Connecticut’s AFL-CIO is about to get a millennial as president and a Black woman as executive vice president.
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Temporarily, for now, Connecticut eases access to absentee voting
Every Connecticut voter can get an absentee ballot again, due to the pandemic.
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Hanes got out of the mask business. Connecticut is trying.
Once, Connecticut couldn’t get masks at any price. Now, it can’t get rid of 202,500 masks made by Hanes.
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Lamont terminates probationary workers over COVID-19 noncompliance
The dozen employees refused to comply with Gov. Ned Lamont’s order to get vaccinated or tested.
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CT state employee COVID-19 testing-or-vaccination compliance is 96%
With the high rate of compliance with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, Gov. Ned Lamont opted against suspending non-compliant employees.
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Lamont: State employees responding to vaccination deadline
Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he believes most state employees will report evidence of vaccination or testing before midnight.
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With $50 on an WNBA game, Lamont opens gambling’s new era
Sports betting in Connecticut began with Gov. Ned Lamont putting $50 on the Connecticut Sun and $20 on Tom Brady.
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Initial tally: 60% of state workers have shown proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Non-compliant employees have until Monday to show proof of vaccination or testing — or go on unpaid leave.
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Senate approves extension of Lamont’s emergency COVID powers
The Senate Democratic majority gave final approval Tuesday to a resolution extending Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency COVID-19 pandemic powers.
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CT House votes to extend Lamont’s emergency powers
The Connecticut House voted in special session Monday to extend Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency COVID-19 powers through Feb. 15.
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At invitation of CT GOP conservatives, COVID mandates come under fire
A hearing called by House GOP conservatives on COVID mandates exposed deep distrust in science, the media and government.
