![Governor Ned Lamont recently announced a legislative proposal on gun violence to help reduce the issue in Connecticut.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-14-at-2.13.27-PM-357x900.png)
Governor Lamont announces legislative gun violence proposals
Genevieve Frucht ’24, Editor in Chief
• February 14, 2022
![With prescription drug prices increasing by 33% since 2014, there has been an epidemic of medicine rationing that puts the lives of Americans at risk. Connecticut must promptly pass legislation that caps drug-price increase in order to end this deadly issue.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-15-at-9.59.49-AM-900x664.png)
Connecticut legislation must end medicine rationing epidemic
Jake Fitzpatrick ’22, Staff writer
• June 15, 2021
![It is important to try to refrain from travelling during the pandemic to reduce surges in COVID-19. However, if people choose to travel during February break, Governor Lamont’s guidelines attempt to ensure utmost safety on and after a trip.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-12-at-7.12.02-PM-357x900.png)
Post-December break COVID surge warrants more urgent February break protocols
Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director
• May 27, 2021
![It is important to try to refrain from travelling during the pandemic to reduce surges in COVID-19. However, if people choose to travel during February break, Governor Lamont’s guidelines attempt to ensure utmost safety on and after a trip.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-12-at-7.12.02-PM-357x900.png)
Post-December break COVID surge warrants more urgent February break protocols
Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director
• February 12, 2021
![The Longshore ice rink remains closed to the public for open skating but still allows for private lessons. This decision will be reevaluated by Governor Lamont on Jan 19.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-8.07.14-PM.png)
Longshore ice rink full opening remains in question
Brooke Dembin '22, Assistant Creative Director
• January 20, 2021
![Just days after Thanksgiving, the number of cases per day in Connecticut nearly doubled. Governor Lamont, President-Elect Joe Biden and many top scientists are predicting a bigger spike of cases throughout this holiday season.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-23-at-10.20.05-AM-900x558.png)
Lamont warns of spike in cases as holiday season approaches
Jake Fitzpatrick '22, Staff Writer
• December 23, 2020
![Lamont signed an executive order following the revelation that Connecticut now has 26 confirmed cases since March 15.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Governor_Ned_Lamont_of_Connecticut_official_portrait-e1584379102426-740x900.jpg)
Lamont temporarily closes all Connecticut public schools
Maya Hruskar '23, Staff Writer
• March 16, 2020
![Lamont expressed his concern over the COVID-19 cases in Connecticut on Tuesday in a press conference. Lamont believes his state of emergency will provide the state with the federal funding necessary to most effectively combat the virus.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B-g0SKtRz-qUwSoPC3xYnV7UrpneKNGvbSqOD8B5J-_MPvGAY-oDY4PP_Swr0UwP8CsXW81_nfM86Mm4uLN3FdPEBeGL7cEEcZFVVHU2leOD01R7nwM7QWJOrKJZn_jSysTNQmSA-900x500.png)
Lamont declares state of emergency, braces for COVID-19 pandemic
Eddie Kiev '20, Web Managing Editor
• March 10, 2020
![Connecticut recently signed a bill that is aimed at combating the underage use of tobacco related paraphernalia. The bill goes into effect October 1st.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-08-at-9.30.46-AM.png)
Connecticut minimum age to buy tobacco increases
Marina Engler '22, Staff Writer
• October 8, 2019
![Governor Ned Lamont (pictured) discussing and easing concerns about his school redistricting proposal in a meeting with the First Selectmen throughout Connecticut.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-07-at-10.08.58-PM.png)
Governor Lamont proposes school redistricting bill
Kaya Leitner '19
• March 7, 2019
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