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• 7/15/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Encouraging the Increase of Connecticut Exports into Foreign Markets and Growth of Local Businesses

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a bill signing ceremony at Test Logic, a small business located in Middletown, where he will sign legislation (Public Act 13-56) that allows the state to prioritize economic assistance to certain businesses that are pursuing global commerce and will help get more Connecticut products into foreign markets.

• 7/15/2013 Gov. Malloy: Improving Connecticut’s Export Environment Will Strengthen Economy, Make State Globally Competitive

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by U.S. Commerce Department Acting Director of International Trade Ken Hyatt, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, state and local officials, and representatives of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) today celebrated the passage of Public Act 13-56 – An Act Concerning Encouraging the Exportation of State Products and Services Through the Small Business Express Program.

• 7/13/2013 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman on the Passing of Dr. Louis A. Magnarelli

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Louis A. Magnarelli, Director of The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES).

• 7/11/2013 Gov. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Continues Discussions Friday on Public Safety and School Security

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, July 12, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will review new state laws that were approved from the recently adjourned legislative session, followed by a presentation on school security from the president of the National School Safety and Security Services.

• 7/11/2013 Gov. Malloy: Main Street Investments Support Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development Efforts

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein, and state and local officials, today announced $4,973,865 in Main Street Investment Fund (MSIF) grants to 14 municipalities across Connecticut.

• 7/11/2013 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference to Announce Statewide Economic Development & Revitalization Grants

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Berlin to announce a series of statewide grants that will boost revitalization and economic development in towns throughout Connecticut.

• 7/10/2013 Today at 2:30PM: Gov. Malloy, Mayor Blake Hold News Conference to Denounce Klan Fliers in Milford

  Today at 2:30 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Milford Mayor Benjamin G. Blake will hold a news conference in Milford to denounce the distribution of “Neighborhood Watch” fliers from the white supremacist group United Klans of America.

• 7/10/2013 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Department on Aging Will Better Serve State's Growing Senior Population

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, state Department on Aging (SDA) Commissioner Edith Prague and members of the General Assembly's Aging Committee, held a ceremonial bill signing today for Public Act 13-125, An Act Concerning the Department on Aging. The legislation fully establishes SDA which was statutorily created on January 1, 2013 and will ensure that Connecticut's seniors have access to the supportive services necessary to live with dignity, security, and independence.

• 7/10/2013 Gov. Malloy: Feds Must Provide Local School Districts with Needed Flexibility

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, announced today his intention to seek the U.S. Department of Education's authorization to provide Connecticut school districts with new flexibility on statewide standardized tests.

• 7/10/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Education Announcement, Signs Legislation Creating Department on Aging, Welcomes Attendees to Baseball All-Star Game

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a meeting of the Connecticut Performance Evaluation Advisory Council, where he will make an announcement.

• 7/9/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Visits Popular Tourist Attractions in Southwestern Connecticut

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit two tourist attractions in Southwestern Connecticut to showcase some of the popular destinations the state has to offer.

• 7/8/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Promotes Summer Meals Program, Signs Historic Energy Legislation

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor and representatives of the Connecticut No Kid Hungry campaign for a news conference in Hartford to launch the Summer Meals Program.

• 7/8/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman on the Passing of Donald Irwin

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements on the passing of Donald J. Irwin of Norwalk, who served as Mayor of Norwalk, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as Connecticut's State Treasurer.

• 7/8/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Enacting Historic Energy Plan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state is taking key steps to implement its first ever Comprehensive Energy Strategy, a plan that will bring cheaper, cleaner, more reliable power to residents and businesses and create jobs.

• 7/8/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman on the Passing of Jack Bannan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements on the passing of John H. “Jack” Bannan, Sr. of Simsbury, who served as the president of the Connecticut State Federation of Teachers (now AFT Connecticut) and also was a sixth grade teacher and World War II veteran.