Gov. Ned Lamont received a shoutout from singer-songwriter John Legend on Twitter, who praised him for restoring voting rights to thousands of former prison inmates.
He tweeted:
"With Governor Lamont's signature Connecticut just restored voting rights to thousands of citizens who served their time in prison & now play a vital role in their communities.
Thank you Secretary of State Denise Merrill, CT House Democrats, Ct Senate Democrats for your leadership.
Now let's #FreetheVote everywhere!