Quotes from Ned Lamont

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women and communities of color across our state.

As more and more families decide to build their future in Connecticut, it's vital we invest in housing.

Modernizing our transportation infrastructure is a vital component of building our economy back stronger than ever, and implementing President Biden's bold vision for our transportation system will lead to the creation of new jobs, fight economic inequality, and stem the effects of climate change.

The success we are seeing in Connecticut's education system is credited to the amazing teachers, faculty, staff, volunteers, and parents who dedicate themselves to the next generation of students.

The attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the darkest moments in our nation's history, and we will forever remember the thousands of service members and civilians whose lives were tragically taken on that horrible day.

During the historic 2020 presidential election, we saw record participation from voters across our state and country despite the challenges of a global pandemic.

The climate crisis is upon us, and its effects will only become more apparent in the years to come. We need to both adapt to this reality and continue to take bold action to fight it.

No one should have to choose between caring for their family when they need it most, and paying their bills.

It's my feeling that on sensitive, localized issues like our schools, it's important to lead with the carrot and not force peoples' hands.

When it comes to the safety of our children, we need to take an abundance of caution.

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.

Working families are the backbone of our state, and supporting them will strengthen our economic footing and make Connecticut a stronger place to live, work, and do business.

We need to do a better job of supporting diversity and inclusion within all sectors of our economy, including agriculture.

Supporting and investing in local economic projects has always been a significant part of my agenda.

Connecticut's arts community provides an incredible amount of good for our state and supports thousands of jobs.

We cannot put Connecticut's future on the credit card. The state has had a problem putting costs on Connecticut's credit card that it simply can't afford to pay.

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

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

Connecticut has been a leading state in ensuring that our laws protect women, and that includes the right to equal pay for equal work.

Connecticut has long been a leader on addressing climate change.

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

All students, no matter their background, benefit from having a diverse classroom experience.

If we want to grow our economy and help families return to work, we need to support child care providers.

Connecticut has some of the best parks of any state in the country, and the State Parks system provides numerous opportunities across the state to explore the outdoors.