AG Issues Statement On President Biden's Actions On Gun Violence

"Thank you President Biden for taking a stand to make all Americans safer," Attorney General Tong said last week.

Governor Lamont Announces $2M In State Funding For Parks, Forests

The State Bond Commission must approve funds to maintain Connecticut state parks, forests and wildlife management areas.

Lamont: Vaccinations Could Bring Back CT Bars, Nightclubs Sooner

Gov. Ned Lamont's message to those who miss bars and nightclubs: Get vaccinated.

AG Tong Urges U.S. Department Of Education To Forgive ITT Loans

The now defunct for-profit school defrauded thousands of individuals by encouraging them to enroll and borrow loans based on false info.

AG Tong Joins Coalition Fighting Sales Of Fake Vaccine Cards

45 attorneys general raised concerns about the public health risks of fake cards in a letter to the CEOs of Twitter, eBay and Shopify.

Lamont Opens New Round Of School Security Grants

Grant funds will assist with establishing security infrastructure improvements and upgrades to emergency communications systems in schools.

Tong Warns Consumers To Be Vigilant Of Social Media Selling Scams

An overpayment scam is targeting individuals selling items on social media.

Tong Responds To President Biden's Actions On Anti-Asian Violence

"President Biden’s actions are an historic step in acknowledging and beginning to address the history of anti-Asian xenophobia and hate."

Gov. Lamont Announces Funding For Health Record Integration

Integration will streamline services for medical providers and further the state’s efforts to fight the opioid crisis.

Lamont: CT At Least 6 Weeks From Easing Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont will wait and see how mass vaccinations affect the state's coronavirus situation before reducing restrictions again.

AG Issues Statement On Supreme Court Affirming Governor Authority

“The Governor has broad authority during public health emergencies to take steps to protect public health and save lives,"AG Tong said.

New Coronavirus Restrictions Unlikely Despite Case Uptick: Lamont

Gov. Ned Lamont predicted coronavirus vaccines would curtail infections and hospitalizations from getting out of control.

CT Coronavirus Vaccine: Priority Conditions Listed

Connecticut will prioritize people with certain medical conditions for coronavirus vaccines as the state begins its rollout to all adults.

AG Tong Announces $188M Settlement With Boston Scientific Corp.

Connecticut’s share of the settlement is $1.8M after Boston allegedly marketed transvaginal surgical mesh devices decepitively to patients.

AG Calls On Facebook, Twitter To Stop Anti-Vaccine Disinformation

Attorney General Tong call for stronger measures to stop the spread of anti-vaxxer coronavirus disinformation on social media platforms.

DEEP Seeks Qualified Volunteers To Fill LEP Board Vacancies

The Board "ensures the proper characterization and remediation of contaminated property in Connecticut."

Tong Calls On U.S. Attorney General To Close Ghost Gun Loophole

Federal law allows prohibited purchasers of firearms to buy ghost guns.

Gov. Lamont Issues Statements On Passing Of Ciotto, Pudlin

Biagio “Billy” Ciotto was a DMV director and state senator; David Pudlin served as house majority leader in the Connecticut House.

CT Sports Betting And Online Gambling Agreement: What To Know

Gov. Ned Lamont and representatives from the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes recently agreed to expand gambling in Connecticut.

DEEP Announces 2021 Sky’s The Limit Hiking Challenge

The challenge calls on participants to explore bridges and boardwalks on 20 trails in state parks and forests.

Gov. Lamont Urges General Assembly To Modernize State Services

The governor introduced legislation that "takes a number of important steps to improve and modernize state government for residents."

U.K. Coronavirus Variant Now 30 To 40 Percent Of CT Cases

The U.K. coronavirus variant makes up 30 to 40 percent of new coronavirus cases in Connecticut, according to state officials.

Attorney General Tong 'Disappointed' With Purdue Plan

The Purdue Pharma proposal "falls short of the accountability that families and survivors deserve," a coalition of attorneys general said.

Connecticut Lottery Corporation: Statement On Gaming Agreement

Governor Lamont made a landmark agreement last week between the state and its two tribal nations on sports betting and online gaming.

AG Tong Urges Federal Passage Of Keeping All Students Safe Act

Legislation would ban seclusion and life-threatening restraint practices in elementary and secondary schools.

AG Announces Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach

The breach involving the American Medical Collection Agency exposed the personal information of more than 7 million individuals.

AG Defends Age And Background Check Requirements For Rifle Sales

Tong is one of 19 attorneys general supporting a Washington state initiative regulating the sale of semiautomatic assault rifles.

AG Tong Helps Restore Injunction Of Trump Public Charge Rule

A rule targeting immigrants' health and the nation's overall economy has been "immediately halted."

CT Announces Major Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility Acceleration

Connecticut is accelerating appointment eligibility by several weeks for younger adults.

Black And Puerto Rican Caucus Celebrate Cardona Nomination

Meriden's own Dr. Miguel Cardona was confirmed and sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Education under the Biden Administration.

What Coronavirus Aid Bill Would Mean For CT

The American Rescue Plan Act is expected to pass in the U.S. House soon. Here's what it could mean for Connecticut.

Here's What The New CDC Vaccine Guidelines Mean For CT

The CDC released new guidance for how vaccinated people should interact with the vaccinated and unvaccinated.

Gov. Lamont Signs 3 New Bills Into Law: What You Need To Know

Gov. Ned Lamont signed three new bills into law in 2021, including one that prevents double taxation for many residents.

Non-Public Schools Can Apply To Access Federal Emergency Funds

The state of Connecticut is distributing $15.8 million through the Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program.

From 'Party Zero' To 7.6K Deaths & New Hope: Coronavirus Timeline

The past year has been a whirlwind for Connecticut after life was upended by the pandemic. Here's a summary of some major events.

285K Cases, Vaccinations & More: CT Coronavirus By The Numbers

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a dizzying array of numbers, here is what they mean.

AG Joins Coalition Shutting Down Charity Fraud Robocall Operation

Defendants placed more than 1.3 billion deceptive fundraising calls claiming to support veterans, children and firefighters.

CT Patch Survey: Significant Easing Of Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont announced major changes to the state's coronavirus restrictions. Let us know what you think.

Restrictions Have Lifted On CT Restaurants. Is It Too Late?

For many restaurateurs in CT, the loosened capacity restrictions won't help if the social distancing rules remain in effect, as they will.

Get Your Pole: Trout Fishing Season Opens Early In CT

Gov. Ned Lamont is opening trout fishing season early to encourage social distancing.