House Approves Judges, Various Policy Measures in Special Session

With a short reprieve for tributes to retiring House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, House GOP Leader Themis Klarides and other outgoing members, the CT House of Representatives approved multiple bills and four judicial nominations during a 13+ hour special session that concluded early Thursday morning. Following is a summary of the bills that were approved in …
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Covid rate infections

For the first time in weeks, Connecticut’s rate of Covid-19 infections has inched up slightly to 1.2% from about .08%, while outbreaks at universities are still below 1%,  according to Governor Lamont. While the flare ups have been relatively minor, Lamont said he is enhancing enforcement for those who violate rules requiring masks and limiting …
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Governor Announces Expanded Phase 3 Reopening Plans

Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled the state’s plan for expanded Phase 3 reopening, effective October 8th, continuing a cautious, phase-in approach to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The plan will ease some of the restrictions that were put into place on businesses and private, social and recreational gatherings. Business changes in Phase 3 will …
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COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting Health and Human Services

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning health and human services. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 14, 2020. To learn more, click here.

COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting Education and Child Care

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning state and local government operations and elections. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 13, 2020. To learn more, click here.

COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting State and Local Government Operations and Elections

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning state and local government operations and elections. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 13, 2020. To learn more, click here

COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting Business, Labor, and Housing

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning business, labor, and housing. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 14, 2020. To learn more, click here.

Governors Form Regional Pact to Plan Coordinated Reopening of Business

The Governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware today made a regional pact via teleconference to begin developing a coordinated, consistent plan for safely and strategically reactivating the area’s economy.  Massachusetts joined the partnership this afternoon. While the call did not reveal any potential outline of a plan or a …
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Governor Offers Snapshot of State’s Fiscal Health

Governor Lamont and his budget director, Melissa McCaw, gave an update on the state’s budget picture at his daily briefing today, as well as an overview of what Connecticut stands to receive from the federal government in COVID-19 relief. The Governor said the state is in “pretty good shape” through the end of the fiscal …
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