Ned Lamont

“Connecticut's doctors, nurses, and other public health workers have worked tirelessly through unthinkably long hours while putting their own safety at risk.”

“Expanded outdoor dining has created a vibrancy in many of our neighborhoods in ways that we haven't seen before, all while supporting locally owned, small businesses.”

“If we've learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the importance of planning ahead.”

“Our state's public health department is responsible for overseeing a large array of healthcare needs, including natural disasters, chronic diseases, and emerging threats. And in these efforts, we want to ensure that no one in Connecticut is left behind when it comes to access to essential care.”

“We know working families are the backbone of our state. If they are not financially stable, Connecticut will never be.”

“Final passage of the American Rescue Plan is a game changer for Connecticut and the entire nation.”

“Connecticut's public schools are among the best in the nation, but there's more that we can do to close achievement gaps so that we can provide more of our youngest students with the tools they need to achieve careers in leading fields when they become adults.”

“Our state needs to make real, substantive structural changes to facilitate a sustainable financial future.”

“Every student - no matter their family income or zip code - deserves access to an education that prepares them to lead successful careers.”

“Our goal with the state's online business portal is to provide a seamless digital solution to current and potential business owners with full-service, personalized guidance about planning, starting, and operating a business in Connecticut.”

“The world is changing rapidly, and our government needs to move more quickly to transform how we operate to have the greatest positive impact on people's lives.”

“As governor of Connecticut and commander-in-chief of the Connecticut National Guard, I have a solemn responsibility to ensure that the men and women who work every day to keep us safe have the support and resources they need from their elected leaders.”

“Unless we address our unserved broadband challenges in our urban, suburban, and rural areas, we will not have equitable access for all and achieve the economic recovery that we need.”

“The Affordable Care Act has been a clear and obvious success here in Connecticut and around the country.”

“As the economy and peoples' habits change, we need to demonstrate that Connecticut's state government can keep pace.”

“The Universal Declaration of Human rights is a transformational document that recognizes the inherent dignity and equal rights of all people.”

“The Environment Committee's leadership in advancing Connecticut's implementation of TCI-P is a positive step in our state's comeback and our commitment to a cleaner environment and modernized transportation system and infrastructure.”

“We'll continue to make doing business easier in Connecticut.”

“Enjoying outdoor recreation is not only good for physical health, but also for improving mental health, and I encourage everyone to explore some of the beautiful opportunities our state has to offer, particularly at those smaller, less explored state parks.”

“The veterans of the United States military put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. They represent the best of our country, and we thank each of them for the immeasurable service they've provided to every one of us.”