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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the release of a study from U.S. News & World Report ranking Connecticut as one of the best states in the country for gender equality. The governor said that this issue has been a key priority for his administration, particularly when it comes to ensuring equal access to economic opportunities.
The study ranks Connecticut as the seventh best state overall in terms of gender equality, and the #1 state in its economic subcategory. According to the study, women in the state earn 97% of what men earned, the smallest pay disparity in weekly earnings. This is the first time the organization has released a report highlighting states that have created the best environments for equal treatment between men and women. It considers several factors, including politics and business, as well as physical and financial health.
“Women’s rights are human rights, and I am proud that Connecticut is being recognized as one of the top states that not only recognizes this fact but takes every effort to implement policies that promote gender equality,” Governor Lamont said. “From enacting a paid family medical leave program, to enacting laws that advance equal pay in the workplace, safeguard access to healthcare services, and increase access to childcare, Connecticut is a leader on gender equality, which is one of the reasons why we are the most family-friendly state in the country.”
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