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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Commissioner of Education Dianna R. Wentzell today joined U.S. Secretary of Education John King, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, New Haven Public Schools Interim Superintendent Reginald Mayo as well as students, educators, and community partners for a school visit and roundtable discussion at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. The roundtable discussion focused on restorative practices and other strategies to address disengaged youth, including New Haven’s YouthStat initiative and the School-Based Diversion Initiative, which was expanded as a part of Governor Malloy’s Second Chance Society criminal justice reforms.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on the Nomination of Rick Perry as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding reports that President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Rick Perry as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding reports that President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Andrew Puzder as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding the approval today in the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee of two pieces of legislation the Governor introduced. The Second Chance 2.0 bill is designed to continue reducing the state's crime rate while working to ensure that nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society. The Governor's temporary restraining order bill, which protects protect victims of domestic violence by prohibiting the possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to a temporary restraining order, was also approved out of committee.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Attorney General George Jepsen today announced that – as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat the misuse of opioids – 80,000 drug deactivation kits capable of safely disposing unused prescription medications have been donated to the State of Connecticut and are now available free-of-charge to residents at over 600 pharmacies throughout the state. The biodegradable Deterra drug disposal kits were donated by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and can deactivate and destroy up to 45 pills each simply by adding warm tap water and then disposing the kit in the trash.
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Gov. Malloy Speaks with Sentencing Commission, Urges Adoption of Second Chance Proposals
With the Sentencing Commission meeting today, Governor Dannel P. Malloy urged the General Assembly to adopt Second Chance 2.0 legislation he introduced that builds upon reforms approved last year, which are designed to continue reducing the state's decreasing crime rate, as well as ensure nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society.
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Gov. Malloy Signs Executive Order Banning State-Funded Travel to North Carolina
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to North Carolina in response to its recently adopted HB2 legislation, which discriminates against members of the LGBT community.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on the departure of Office of Higher Education (OHE) Executive Director Jane A. Ciarleglio, thanking her for years of dedicated public service to the state. Having served as the head of the state's higher education office since 2011, Ciarleglio announced that she will be retiring effective April 1.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today highlighted the release of a new report on national crime punishment rates by the Pew Charitable Trusts, which shows that Connecticut's approach of focused deterrence, including prioritizing violent and predatory offenders for incarceration, is reducing crime.
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Gov. Malloy Reminds Those in Connecticut: If You See Something, Say Something
In the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding those in Connecticut to be aware of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious, say something by contacting authorities.
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Gov. Malloy Selects Christy Scott to Serve as Claims Commissioner
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected Christy Scott of West Hartford to serve as Connecticut Claims Commissioner.
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Gov. Malloy: Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that - in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama directing flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan - U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment.
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Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Hold Town Hall Forum in Enfield on March 30
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will hold a town hall forum in Enfield on the evening of Wednesday, March 30, 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.
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Gov. Malloy Announces New Round of Funding to Help Remediate and Revitalize Connecticut Brownfields
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting applications for its ninth round of competitive grant funding that will be awarded to help remediate and redevelop brownfield sites throughout the state. A total of $6.5 million will be earmarked for remediation projects and $1 million will be reserved for assessment projects.