Press Releases

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• 1/19/2011 Governor Malloy Connecticut is Back on the Map

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Connecticut is back on the map. Discover New England, the official tourism website for New England, had removed Connecticut from its map, marketing materials, and efforts because the state failed to pay its dues to the organization.

• 1/19/2011 Gov. Malloy on Senator Lieberman's Retirement Connecticut is Losing an Effective Voice on its Behalf

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement after Senator Joe Lieberman announced his retirement.

• 1/18/2011 Governor Malloy Orders Partial Activation of State Emergency Operations Center

  Following a conference call earlier this morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy has ordered a partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor power outages and road conditions as this messy storm continues to move through Connecticut.

• 1/18/2011 Malloy, Blumenthal Hold Joint Press Availability Following Meeting

  On Tuesday afternoon Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Senator Richard Blumenthal will meet in Governor Malloy's office to discuss the ways in which they can work together to ensure Connecticut needs are well-represented in both Hartford and Washington, D.C.

• 1/18/2011 Governor Malloy on Tomorrow's Storm Take It Slow

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy tonight spoke with key commissioners in advance of the storm coming to the state early tomorrow morning, which is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, ice and rain. At this time, forecasts indicate a slow commute in the morning, with possible snow accumulation mixed with rain and ice.

• 1/17/2011 Governor Malloy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- Progress, However Slow or Unwilling, is Made Every Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• 1/14/2011 Governor Malloy State Receives $36M in Additional Heating Assistance Funds

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded the release of nearly $36.06 million in additional federal funding for Connecticut’s winter heating assistance program, saying the grant comes at a much needed time when families are struggling to keep the heat on during bitterly cold days and nights.

• 1/14/2011 Monday: Governor Malloy to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day at State Capitol Ceremony

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join the Connecticut Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission at a ceremony in the State Capitol on Monday honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• 1/12/2011 Governor Malloy to Brief Media at Noon from Emergency Operation Center at Armory

  Following an 11:30 a.m. conference call, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief the Connecticut media this afternoon at 12 p.m. to update residents on the impact of the snow storm across Connecticut. Governor Malloy held similar briefings at several points this morning, following a 5 a.m. conference call with key commissioners.

• 1/12/2011 Governor Malloy to Brief Media at 6 p.m. from Emergency Operations Center at Armory

  Following a 5:30 p.m. conference call, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief the Connecticut media this evening at 6:00 p.m. to update residents on the impact of the snow storm across Connecticut.

• 1/12/2011 Gov. Malloy Non-Essential State Employees Should Not Report to Work Today Due to Snowstorm Evening Shift Employees Should Report on Schedule

  At 9:11 p.m. last night, Governor Malloy declared a civil preparedness emergency and as of 6:00 a.m. this morning has directed that non-essential state employees should not report to work today, Wednesday, January 12.

• 1/11/2011 Gov. Malloy Signs Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency All Non-Essential State Workers Should Not Report Until 12 P.M. at the Earliest

  At 9:11 p.m. this evening, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency, in advance of the impending snow storm which is expected to drop between 15 and 23 inches of snow across the state. In addition, Governor Malloy ordered all non-essential state employees to report to work no earlier than 12 p.m. on Wednesday.

• 1/10/2011 Governor Malloy Receives Final Reports from Policy Working Groups

  The twelve policy working groups put together by the Malloy transition team met with Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and the entire steering committee today to give their final reports, a culmination of the work begun in early December to ensure the policy-making process was reflective of the many voices in the state. The Governor will review the reports and will take them under advisement.

• 1/9/2011 Governor Malloy Flags Flown at Half-Staff as Sign Of Respect for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona

  Earlier today, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation directing that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona."

• 1/8/2011 Governor Dannel P. Malloy's Statement on Representative Gabrielle Giffords Shooting

  "Cathy and I send our thoughts and prayers to our friend, Representative Gabrielle Giffords, her family, staff and others who were involved in this horrific incident. Those of us who serve in public life know there are risks, but precious few of us ever realize them firsthand."