Aug, 27, 2024

Connecticut Governor Lamont Issues Executive Order Establishing Office to Promote Equity and Inclusion Within Connecticut State Government

Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order directing the establishment of the Connecticut Office of Equity and Opportunity. The Office will be led by a chief equity and opportunity officer who will be responsible for coordinating a number of activities, including developing statewide diversity, equity, and inclusion benchmarks and measures of progress; providing guidance to state agencies on how to engage and incorporate the perspectives of under-resourced communities; and more.