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Find great ways to explore dining, lodging, and attractions in Connecticut.</div> </div> </a> </article> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-8 columns"> <div class="content"> <div class="government"> <h4>CT Government</h4> <div class="office"> <div class="officer"> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/governor" title="Landing Page for the Governor"> </a> <h5>Governor Ned Lamont</h5> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/governor"><img alt="Governor Ned Lamont" src="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/office-of-the-governor/govlamont.jpg?h=140&w=140&rev=59adc801ccbe4251a741681fff6026f1&sc_lang=en&hash=66AF4FDD8C46DDAF2BE1611E603C28A1" style="height: 140px; width: 140px;" /></a> <p> Together, we will revitalize Connecticut’s economy to bring opportunity and prosperity to every one of our communities. </p> </div> <div class="officer"> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/lt-governor" title=" Landing Page for the Lt. Governor"> </a> <h5>Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz</h5> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/lt-governor"><img alt="Lt. Governor Bysiewicz" src="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/connecticut-interactive/main-portal/ltgovbysiewicz-sm.jpg?h=140&w=140&rev=64b8c8757f14426b98fed7c0684e187e&sc_lang=en&hash=0558183084A8C116306BB5819E7D4AB3" style="height: 140px; width: 140px;" /></a> <p> We are committed to equal pay, good-paying jobs, excellent public schools in every neighborhood, and an environment that nurtures entrepreneurship and shares its rewards. </p> </div> </div> <div class="info gov-list"> <ul> <li><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/government/departments-and-agencies">Executive: Departments and Agencies</a></li> <li><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://jud.ct.gov" target="_blank" title="State of Connecticut Judicial Branch">Judicial<span class="show-for-sr"> Opens in a new window</span><span class="show-for-sr"> Opens in a new window</span></a></li> <li><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://cga.ct.gov" target="_blank" title="Connecticut Legislative Branch - General Assembly">Legislative<span 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