'CT Hero Act' signed, expands honors for veterans

Lamont signs CT law honoring veterans

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) on the dias in the state House.(Molly Ingram / WSHU)Gov. Ned Lamont has signed a law that establishes November as Veterans’ Month in Connecticut.It’s one of two new laws honoring veterans that the governor signed at a VFW Post in East Hampton on Monday.The laws are another way for the state to express its gratitude to veterans for their military service, Lamont said at the ceremony.“Thank you for what each and…

'CT Hero Act' signed, expands honors for veterans

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local veterans joined Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) and other state leaders Monday at the state Capitol for a special bill signing ceremony. ‘Stand Down’ event aims to provide resources for Connecticut veterans Lamont signed the "CT Hero Act" which is made up of two bills containing several measures to honor veterans. They include establishing November as veteran's month, creating a special license plate for veterans a…

Governor Ned Lamont signs Hero Act into law at the VFW in East Hampton

Governor Ned Lamont joined state leaders Friday to sign the Hero Act into law at VFW Post 5095 in East Hampton.  The new legislation officially designates November as Veteran’s Month and looks to honor and recognize veterans in the state. The Hero Act provides a list of services for veterans including free license renewals, fee waivers for Purple Heart license plates and a waiver for nursing home waiting lists. “We are grateful for our leaders’ …