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Governor Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, and Governor Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island today announced the formation of the new “States for Gun Safety” coalition to combat gun violence. In the face of repeated federal inaction, the multi-state coalition will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to better share information and tackle this devastating epidemic through a comprehensive, regional approach. The coalition will advance a multi-pronged effort focused on enhancing inter-state information sharing among law enforcement, stopping the flow of out-of-state guns, and creating the nation’s first Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium that will study the issue across multiple disciplines to better inform policy makers nationwide.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on CVS Health’s Pro-Employee Decisions
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on CVS Health’s decision to raise starting wages for hourly employees to $11 per hour, hold employee health care premiums in check, and create a new paid parental leave policy.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on President Trump’s Plan to Draft Regulations on Bump Stocks
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding an announcement made by President Trump this afternoon that he has directed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to draft regulations regarding bump stocks.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are congratulating the Connecticut athletes who are set to represent the United States in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on Today’s Legislative Hearing Concerning the Nomination of Justice McDonald
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding today’s hearing in the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Associate Justice Andrew J. McDonald to serve as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court.
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Gov. Malloy Tours Planned Parenthood Facility, Pushes for Health Care Legislation
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today toured the Planned Parenthood Hartford North Health Center and pushed for adoption of health care legislation he introduced in his State of the State address. The proposal includes a state-level individual mandate and ensures no-cost contraceptive care for Connecticut women.
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Gov. Malloy Highlights ‘Connecticut Fairness’ in 2018 State of the State Address
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today used his annual State of the State address before a joint-session of the Connecticut General Assembly to focus on the theme of Connecticut Fairness. The Governor outlined more than ten specific policy initiatives he will support in the 2018 legislative session, all aimed at creating a fairer, more equitable, and more just state for Connecticut residents.
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Gov. Malloy Highlights Montgomery Mills Project, Reiterates Calls for Transportation Revenue
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today highlighted the Montgomery Mills transit-oriented development project in Windsor Locks as an example of a successful investment in building attractive communities for people to live and businesses to thrive. The Governor also reiterated his call for revenue to stabilize the state’s Special Transportation Fund (STF).
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen, and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Robert Klee released the following statements following the proposed decision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny Connecticut’s Clean Air Act Section 126 petition related to the Brunner Island Power Plant.
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Gov. Malloy’s Budget Protects Connecticut Residents from Negative Effects of Trump’s Tax Law
Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s FY19 budget adjustment proposal contains two specific provisions to protect Connecticut residents and employers from the negative effects of the federal Republican tax law that was adopted by Congress late last year and signed by President Trump.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement regarding the decision by Dick’s Sporting Goods to stop selling assault-style rifles in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Dick’s is also advocating for commonsense gun reform, calling on elected officials to raise the age to purchase guns to 21, ban assault-type weapons, ban bump stocks, and support universal background checks.
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Gov. Malloy on Decision by Walmart to Raise the Age of Firearm Purchases to 21
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the announcement made by Walmart this evening that the retail chain will raise the age of firearm and ammunition purchases to 21.
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Gov. Malloy Urges DHS Secretary to Stay Deportation of Farmington Family
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a letter sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen requesting that her agency stay the planned deportation of Zhe Long ‘Tony’ Huang and Xiang ‘Kris’ Li to China. The couple currently reside in Farmington, Connecticut with their two children, who are both American citizens.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on White House Infrastructure Proposal
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s infrastructure proposal.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of the state’s Passport to Parks program, a new system that supports services at the state parks system while allowing Connecticut residents who have valid state license plates to access all state parks for free, effective immediately.