The president spoke, then he tweeted. The result was eight hours of frantic calls between Hartford, Albany, Trenton and Washington.
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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FEMA approves major disaster declaration for Connecticut as number of COVID-19 cases nears 2,000
The federal declaration unlocks crucial federal funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues its spread across the state.
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Rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are ‘the beginning of the surge’ in Connecticut
As of Friday, 173 people are hospitalized in Connecticut with COVID-19 while hospital vacancy statewide is at 39 percent.
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Here’s how coronavirus rescue bill boosts unemployment benefits
It would give the jobless an additional $600 a week in benefits and allow self-employed people to file claims.
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Senate approves coronavirus stimulus bill that will send billions to Connecticut
Lamont said the state would get at least $1.25 billion, but Connecticut residents and businesses will receive money too.
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Medical and testing supplies grow short as COVID-19 cases jump by 42%
The number of known COVID-19 cases climbed by nearly 42% Wednesday as officials warned that some supplies are running low.
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Deal reached on massive coronavirus bill, but hurdles remain
The bill would pour billions into states like Connecticut, give Americans $1,200 checks and boost unemployment benefits.
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Trump wants normalcy. Lamont, Cuomo warn the worst is yet to come
President Donald Trump told America it will soon be time to go back to work. If only, say the governors.
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Connecticut virus deaths rising, and Lamont expects schools to remain closed until fall
Two people are dead and 16 others have tested positive for COVID-19 at Benchmark Senior Living in Ridgefield.
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State braces for major surge in COVID-19 cases
State health officials now expect Connecticut’s COVID-19 infection rate to double every 3-5 days.
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The DOC, with a first COVID-19 case, still hasn’t announced a plan for inmate release
“What are they waiting for? For them to get sick? If my husband gets sick, I might lose him.”
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The COVID-19 playbook? A new chapter is written every day.
Connecticut is facing an emergency unlike others, whether measured by scope, duration or cost to the state and its economy.
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Lamont defines ‘essential’ businesses that can remain in operation after Monday
Gov. Ned Lamont’s ban exempts areas like child and health care, food and safety, gun sales and package stores.
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Positive tests for coronavirus jump by 104 on Sunday, with three more deaths
The new confirmed cases bring the statewide totals to 327 cases and eight deaths since the outbreak began.
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Lamont reminds the locals: On COVID-19, he is in charge.
Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest COVID-19 order bars municipal officials from prohibiting travel in their communities or ordering residents to “shelter-in-place.”.