Press Releases
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2/9/2017
Gov. Malloy Statement on Ruling by Ninth Circuit Court on Travel Ban
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the ruling released this evening by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals against reinstating President Trump's travel ban.
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2/8/2017
Gov. Malloy Introduces Budget Proposal Focused on Making State Economy More Predictable and More Sustainable
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today submitted his Fiscal Year 2018/2019 biennial budget proposal to the state legislature that was designed to encourage fiscal stability and predictability for Connecticut residents and businesses while building on the progress made in recent years to reduce spending, bolster our economy, and grow jobs.
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2/8/2017
Gov. Malloy: Nonessential State Employees Should Not Report to Work on Thursday, February 9, Due to Snow
Governor Dannel P. Malloy is asking nonessential first and second-shift state employees to stay home on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in advance of the coming winter storm.
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2/7/2017
Gov. Malloy Announces Bridgeport Train Station Renovations and Upgrades Complete
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today announced that a $10 million renovation and upgrade project at the Bridgeport railroad station has been completed and the new amenities, which were designed to provide commuters with enhanced services, are now in use, including real-time electronic signage of arrivals and departures, extended canopies, better lighting, and a resurfaced platform.
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2/6/2017
Gov. Malloy’s Proposed Budget Provides a Fairer Distribution of Education Aid, Allocates Additional $10 Million for Special Education
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release later this week includes a bold, forward-thinking plan to address disparities in funding the state’s education system, stressing that waiting for further judicial action on the matter will only result in wasted time and wasted opportunity on behalf of students in Connecticut.
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2/4/2017
Gov. Malloy Statement on DHS Decision to Halt Implementation of Immigration Ban
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it halted the implementation of President Trump’s executive order regarding refugees and immigration in response to the ruling issued by U.S. District Court Judge James Robart.
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2/2/2017
Gov. Malloy Announces Creation of Hydroponic Farm in Suffield
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Four Season Farm LLC, a newly formed venture created by a long-time Connecticut farmer, international greenhouse developer, and former Wall Street executive, will develop ten acres of land in Suffield as a hydroponic farm, where the company plans to create 40 new jobs over the next two years.
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2/2/2017
Gov. Malloy Asks Towns to Partner in Supporting and Fully Funding the Teachers’ Retirement System
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release next week includes a plan to protect the health and viability of the Connecticut State Teachers’ Retirement System – the fund responsible for maintaining retirement benefits for over 36,000 retired and 50,000 active teachers, school administrators, and their beneficiaries. The Governor is proposing several modifications in order to ensure that the state, along with the towns and cities for which they were employed, are able to keep the promises made to teachers who have worked in the public school system without affecting their bottom line.
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2/1/2017
Gov. Malloy Announces Cyient to Expand Aerospace Manufacturing Operations in East Hartford
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Cyient, Inc., a multi-faceted aerospace engineering design and manufacturing firm is expanding its operations in East Hartford. Currently employing 456 full time workers in Connecticut, the company plans to add 85 full-time jobs over the next three years.
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2/1/2017
Gov. Malloy Proposes Creation of a Municipal Accountability System to Help Strengthen Fiscal Stability
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release next week will include a plan for creating a municipal accountability system designed to provide state intervention and support to local governments confronting fiscal challenges.
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1/31/2017
Gov. Malloy Nominates Gregory T. D'Auria to State Supreme Court
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Gregory T. D’Auria of Hebron to serve as an associate justice on the Connecticut Supreme Court.
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1/31/2017
Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on General Assembly’s Vote in ‘Juan F.’ Agreement
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the vote today in the Connecticut General Assembly on the “Juan F.” agreement.
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1/31/2017
Gov. Malloy’s Budget Proposal Will Include Mandate Relief for Towns and Cities
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release next week includes substantial state mandate relief for towns and cities across Connecticut. The Governor explained that these proposals will provide municipalities with greater flexibility and additional tools for making local government leaner and more cost efficient.
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1/31/2017
Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Legislative Approval of Pension Agreement
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements today regarding the approval in the Connecticut General Assembly of an agreement announced in December that will aid the state in its efforts to fully fund pension obligations on a stable, predictable basis while continuing to support the state’s retirement system.
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1/29/2017
Gov. Malloy Announces Proposal to Support Local Insurance Industry, Keep Jobs in Connecticut
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release next week will include a reduction in the tax rate on insurance premiums – dropping from the current rate of 1.75 percent down to 1.5 percent. The Governor explained lowering this tax rate will continue the state’s efforts to improve the business climate for insurers located across Connecticut, which account for more than 58,000 jobs in the state.