Gov. Lamont Announces Amendment To Ida Disaster Declaration

The amendment includes the approval of Fairfield County and Litchfield County for the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program.

DEEP 2022 Connecticut Duck Stamp Reproductions Now Available

The stamp features a male wood duck painted by Connecticut junior duck stamp artist Sophie Archer.

CT Residents Support Ending School Mask Mandate: CT Patch Survey

Readers who responded to an informal survey mostly supported ending the statewide mandate.

Embattled CT Top Prosecutor To Retire

Chief State's Attorney Richard Colangelo will retire amid controversy over a hiring decision.

CT Health Officials Support FDA Limiting Monoclonal Antibodies

"Fortunately, there are several therapies that are expected to work against the omicron variant," CDPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani said.

Attorney General Shares Progress On $26 Billion Opioid Agreement

Maximum local government support will help ensure Connecticut receives its full allocation of approximately $300 million.

Lamont Announces Website For Hate Crimes Advisory Council

The council is responsible for encouraging and coordinating programs that increase community awareness and reporting of hate crimes.

Gov. Lamont Announces Launch Of Broker Academy

Access Health CT is launching the first-of-its-kind program to reduce health disparities and the number of uninsured people in the state.

House Passes EVEST Act With Hayes Amendment

The EVEST Act would result in the enrollment of 58,000 additional veterans in VA care within the first year at no cost to taxpayers.

AG Tong Urges FDA To Regulate Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

A coalition of attorneys general is looking to preserve state consumer protection laws in connection to the sale of hearing aids.

Doctors Fined After Bristol Hospital Patient Dies Of Sepsis

Two doctors were fined by the state Medical Examining Board in connection with a case that was the subject of a malpractice lawsuit.

Lawmaker Proposes Mandatory Neck Guards After Hockey Death

Connecticut state lawmaker says she plans to introduce legislation requiring all hockey players to wear a neck guard.

Access Health CT Open Enrollment Deadline Is Jan. 15

Connecticut residents in need of quality, affordable health insurance can enroll by the deadline with coverage starting Feb. 1.

Attorney General's Office Announces Online Data Breach Form

A new online form designed to help businesses notify the Office of the Attorney General when they experience a data breach.

Attorney General Tong Works To Stop International Scam Calls

Tong urged the FCC to help stem the tide of foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam Americans.

Lamont Launches CareerConneCT To Help Workers

"Individuals will have access to short-term training programs, where they can earn an industry-recognized credential and enter employment."

At-Home Test Kits Are Ready To Be Distributed

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont says despite early delays, kits are ready for distribution.

Nearly 200,000 Connecticut Families To Get Tax Credit Boost

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services plans to issue checks before the end of February.

AG Supports Suspension Of Unsafe Liquefied Natural Gas Trains

Tong joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in submitting comments in support of suspends regulations that allowed LNG to be shipped.

The Year In Review: A Message From Attorney General Tong

"I could not be prouder of the 309 attorneys, paralegals and support staff who give their all to make Connecticut a stronger state."

Governor Applauds $77M In State Bond Commission Funding For DEEP

The allotment will fund several key environmental initiatives integral to protecting human health and the environment.

Lamont Hosts Virtual Holiday Open House At Governor's Residence

The governor extended holiday greetings and gave a virtual tour of the house on Dec. 22.

Connecticut Hunting, Trapping And Fishing Guides Available Online

New in 2022, digital formats will allow you to quickly check a regulation, confirm legal hunting hours, check season dates and more.

CT’s COVID-19 Testing Kits Delayed By Shipping Issues

Connecticut’s anticipated shipment of COVID-19 at-home rapid tests have been delayed, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday.

Connecticut Court Rejects GOP Challenge

State Supreme Court denies challenge for redrawing congressional district boundaries.

6 Counties Approved For Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration

The declaration has been approved due to the impact of the remnants of Hurricane Ida on the state in early September.

AG Comments On $1.8M Penalty Over Eversource Marketing Tactics

Tong filed a petition with PURA seeking an investigation following media reports that Eversource was using high pressure tactics.

New $10 Uber Code To Reduce Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

The Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety is bringing back its Uber discount code.

State Commission Seeks Applicants For Working Groups

The recently-formed Commission on Connecticut's Development and Future is soliciting applications from the public.

Lamont Announces CT Offshore Wind Proposal Awarded $500K

Funds come from round one of the American Rescue Plan Act’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Treasurer Wooden Announces $800M General Obligations Bond Sale

The sale included $500 million of Series A bonds to fund capital improvements and grant programs across Connecticut.

Attorney General Tong Joins Amicus Brief In Support of Dreamers

A coalition of 23 attorneys general highlighted the critical contributions of hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients.

Lamont Launches $2.7M Program To Enhance Mental Health Services

Connecticut Campus Mental Health program will provide funding to support student mental health services due to the impact of the pandemic.

Alfredo Herrera Named CT's First Geographic Information Officer

The GIO is a position created within the Office of Policy and Management.

Treasurer Wooden Announces $100M Private Equity Commitment

The investment will allow the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds (CRPTF) to gain additional exposure to venture capital funds.

Report:Reform Property Tax System That Undermines Economic Growth

New Study Urges Action, Proposes Steps to Reduce Tax Burden, Inequities

AG Tong Aids Consumers With COVID-19 Travel Concerns

The attorney general is sharing guidance as variants impact travel

AG Argues Sackler Family 'Milked' Purdue In Bankruptcy Strategy

A new brief is seeking the reversal of the Purdue bankruptcy order granting unprecedented lifetime legal immunity for the Sackler family.

Tong Joins Coalition Fighting To Protect Free And Fair Elections

The coalition filed an amicus brief to strike down Florida's new restrictive voting law.

Connecticut VA Restores Benefits For Certain Discharged Vets

A review board was established to extend state benefits to veterans who were discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity.