Press Releases

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• 6/22/2017 Gov. Malloy to EPA: Decision to Delay Implementation of Ozone Standards Comes at the Expense of Connecticut Residents

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is arguing that a recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a one-year extension on the implementation of federal air quality standards puts Connecticut at an economic disadvantage against states that ignore critical air quality issues, while also prolonging the risk of illness for thousands of residents in the state.

• 6/21/2017 Gov. Malloy Outlines Principles for the Operation of State Government in the Absence of a Budget

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today informed members of the General Assembly that, in the absence of an appropriations act adopted by the General Assembly prior to the start of the fiscal year that begins next week, his administration is developing a plan for managing state government to maintain essential services and satisfy obligations that are critical to the functioning of the state. The Governor, who met with legislative leaders in his office this morning, stressed that while this is not his preferred method for operating the state, the action is necessary to ensure that state government functions smoothly.

• 6/20/2017 Gov. Malloy: New State Partnership Will Provide Enhanced Education Opportunities and More Job Marketability to Those on the Verge of Leaving Incarceration

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that a new partnership between the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) and the Department of Correction (DOC) will create a new 10-hour construction safety and health training class to persons in DOC custody who are nearing the end of their sentences and preparing to seek employment. The federally-approved course, often referred to as the “OSHA-10,” is a new initiative that has a the goal of increasing the education and skills of those leaving incarceration so they become more marketable to prospective employers.

• 6/20/2017 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on World Refugee Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding World Refugee Day, an observance set aside by the United Nations and held annually on June 20 to commemorate the strength, courage, and perseverance of refugees across the globe.

• 6/18/2017 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Sonar Technician 3rd Class Ngoc T. Truong Huynh

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff beginning immediately in honor of U.S. Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Ngoc T. Truong Huynh of Oakville, who was among those who died on board the U.S.S. Fitzgerald in a collision in Japan.

• 6/15/2017 Gov. Malloy Appoints Justice McDonald to Serve as Chairman of the State’s Criminal Justice Commission

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed Supreme Court Justice Andrew J. McDonald to serve as chairman of the Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission, the group constitutionally charged with appointing all state prosecutors within the Division of Criminal Justice. He will fill the role most recently held by Supreme Court Justice Richard N. Palmer, who submitted a letter to the Governor on Tuesday resigning as its chairman. Justice McDonald will serve in the position until the legislature convenes again in February 2018, when a nomination will be put before the General Assembly for its consideration.

• 6/13/2017 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Keeping State Budget in Balance for FY17

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon announced that he has signed the deficit mitigation and deficiency bills that were adopted by the General Assembly during the final days of the legislative session and will keep the fiscal year 2017 budget in balance.

• 6/12/2017 Gov. Malloy and Congressional Delegation Announce $3.1 Million Federal Grant for Connecticut’s Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis Among Youth

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the state is receiving a $3.1 million federal grant to expand efforts combating the prescription opioid crisis, particularly helping to provide youth and their families access to long-term substance use treatment that focuses on recovery.

• 6/12/2017 Gov. Malloy Statement on Ruling by Ninth Circuit Maintaining the Injunction on President Trump’s Travel Ban

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the ruling issued today by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals maintaining the injunction on President Trump’s travel ban.

• 6/8/2017 Gov. Malloy Encourages Residents to Explore the State's Tourist Attractions During Connecticut Open House Day This Saturday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is encouraging Connecticut residents to take advantage of the special discounts and unique promotions being offered at over 200 tourist destinations across the state this Saturday, June 10, 2017, as part of the state’s 13th annual Connecticut Open House Day. Coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism, participating attractions from throughout the state will be offering special incentives throughout the day – such as free or reduced admission, free gifts, or special exhibits and activities – in an effort to encourage residents to explore everything the state has to offer.

• 6/8/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces Amazon to Create Large-Scale Distribution Center and Add 1,800 New Jobs in North Haven

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Amazon – the largest internet-based retailer in the world – has decided to expand its presence in Connecticut with the creation of a new state-of-the-art, 855,000 square-foot fulfillment center in North Haven. The company plans to spend $255 million on the project, where it will create 1,800 jobs at the new facility. The company, which recently opened a fulfillment center in Windsor and a sorting center in Wallingford, currently employs approximately 2,000 people in Connecticut. With the addition of the North Haven facility, that number will increase to approximately 3,800 Connecticut-based employees.

• 6/7/2017 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Final Legislative Passage of ‘Person First’ Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting today to give final legislative approval on a bill the Governor introduced that updates outdated language within the Connecticut state statutes that are in reference to persons with disabilities and replaces them with person-first, respectful language.

• 6/7/2017 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Praise Final Legislative Passage of a Constitutional Amendment Creating a Transportation Lockbox

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are enthusiastically applauding the Connecticut State Senate for voting today to give final legislative passage on a resolution that will create an amendment in the state constitution to guarantee that funding set aside for transportation is used for transportation projects.

• 6/7/2017 Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Approval of Legislation Reforming the State's Pretrial Justice System

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding a bipartisan vote in the State Senate tonight giving final approval to legislation he introduced that will reform the state’s pretrial justice system to help break the cycle of crime and poverty.

• 6/7/2017 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Final Passage of Casino Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding a vote in the Connecticut House of Representatives today that gave final legislative passage to a bill concerning the expansion of casinos in the state.