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• Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut's Preparation and Response Plan for the Zika Virus

  Following a meeting at Connecticut's Emergency Operations Center and joined by agency commissioners, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced details about the state's cross-functional, cross-department coordination to respond to the Zika virus.  To ensure the safety of Connecticut residents, the Governor and state agencies are proactively planning now for any contingencies that may arise.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on I-95 Accident in Madison

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the accident on I-95 North in Madison.

• Gov. Malloy Appoints Four Residents to the Connecticut Port Authority

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed four residents to fill vacancies on the recently created Connecticut Port Authority, a quasi-public agency created through legislation the Governor signed in 2014 that is responsible for marketing and coordinating the development of the state's ports and maritime economy.

• Gov. Malloy Nominates Four Connecticut Residents to Board of Pardons and Paroles

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the appointment of four Connecticut residents to fill vacancies on the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Committee Passage of Opioids Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding a unanimous 22-0 vote that was taken in the Public Health Committee this morning to approve legislation the Governor introduced that expands on the state's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Launch Statewide Series of Town Hall Forums

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that in the coming weeks they will launch another series of town hall forums to discuss a wide variety of the state's issues face-to-face with residents, with a particular focus on the budget.

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Hold First in New Series of Town Hall Forums in Stamford on Thursday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will hold a town hall forum in Stamford on the evening of Thursday, February 11, 2016, to discuss his budget principles, his proposals for adapting state government to a changing economy, and other issues concerning the future of the state.

• What They're Saying: Leaders and Community Members Show Solid Support for Gov. Malloy's Opioid Legislation

  Community members, health experts, and other officials are testifying today at a public hearing of the General Assembly's Public Health Committee in support of legislation introduced by Governor Dannel P. Malloy that continues the state's efforts to combat opioid overdoses.  The legislation is yet another piece in the state's efforts to tackle the issue, and aims to increase access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone for both first responders and citizens who want to purchase the medication.

• Gov. Malloy Announces New Haven Line Sets All-Time Ridership Record

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ridership on the New Haven commuter rail line for 2015 surpassed 40.3 million passenger trips - up two percent from the prior year and setting an all-time record, according to newly released data from Metro-North Railroad.  The New Haven Line is the busiest commuter rail line in America.

• Gov. Malloy Applauds Planned Conversion of Connecticut's Last Remaining Coal Burning Power Plant

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the announcement made this morning by Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) that the company will be converting its coal-burning power plant at Bridgeport's Harbor Station to natural gas.  With the planned conversion, Connecticut will no longer have any coal burning plants in the state.

• Gov. Malloy Advises Connecticut Residents to Prepare for Snow During Morning Commutes

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is advising Connecticut residents to prepare for an anticipated snowfall overnight that may create hazardous conditions on the roads, particularly during Friday morning's rush hour commute.

• Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff on Saturday Evening

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing flags to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Saturday, February 20, 2016.

• Gov. Malloy Proposes Legislation Increasing Access to Overdose Reversal Drugs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in order to continue the state's efforts to combat opioid overdoses, he has filed legislation aimed at increasing access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone for both first responders and citizens who want to purchase the medication.

• Gov. Malloy Introduces An Act Decreasing Wait Times at the DMV

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has introduced legislation aimed at reducing wait times experienced at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by enacting several measures into state statute that will streamline services for customers.

• Gov. Malloy Renews Calls to Constitutionally Protect Transportation Funds

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined a group of transportation advocates and state and local officials at the site of the train station located in downtown Meriden, where he renewed his calls to adopt a constitutional amendment to protect revenue that goes into the Special Transportation Fund.  That amendment would ensure that once funds become a dedicated investment by going into the fund, that they can never be removed.