Governor Lamont

Construction Begins On Waterbury Branch Line Station Upgrades

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the start of construction on major upgrades to four stations on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line, located in Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, and Seymour. Construction on all four stations is beginning now and is anticipated to be completed by spring 2028. The upgrades will transform these stations with new 350-foot platforms designed to accommodate full train boarding, along with covered canopies and enclosed windscreens to improve comfort in all weather. Stations will feature real-time arrival information, ticket vending, improved lighting, and clear wayfinding. Each location will be ADA accessible, with better pedestrian access and safer passenger flow. In Derby, the project will restore the vacant historic station building to provide indoor waiting space and add…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES FREE BUS PASSES FOR VETERANS, DISCOUNTED BUS SERVICE FOR K-12 STUDENTS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the state budget proposal he presented to the Connecticut General Assembly last week includes the funding necessary to provide U.S. military veterans with free passes to use Connecticut’s network of public bus services, including CTtransit, CTfastrak, and various transit districts throughout the state. Additionally, the proposal includes funding to provide K-12 students with a 50% discount on CTtransit buses. Governor Lamont said that this $3.5 million investment recognizes the important service of the nation’s veterans, while also acknowledging the mobility needs of young students. The proposal is currently being considered by the legislature’s Appropriations Committee. “Our veterans have provided so much to every person in our country, and this is another way…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW GRANT ROUND

Program Providing Direct Financial Relief for Student Loan Payments Made in 2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education today announced that the Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program has opened a new grant round and is now accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year. Established in 2024, this program was created to provide direct financial relief to Connecticut residents burdened by student loan debt. Eligible applicants can apply for reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 per year, with a maximum reimbursement of $20,000 over four years. Under the program, a new grant round launches each year, providing reimbursements for payments made during the preceding calendar year. “The…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT EXTENDS DURATION OF SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL FOR SEVERAL ADDITIONAL DAYS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is extending the duration of the state’s currently activated Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect through at least noon on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as this long-duration stretch of brutally frigid temperatures in Connecticut continues. The protocol was initially activated on Friday, January 23, 2026, and was most recently set to expire today at noon. However, the updated forecast now indicates that below seasonal averages with single-digit wind chills will remain for several additional mornings and evenings through this coming weekend. This is the longest stretch of consecutive days Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol has been activated since 2015, when it was in effect for a 34-day period from January 26, 2015,…

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