Press Releases

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• 8/6/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces Approval to Reduce Standardized Testing for Grade 11 Students

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has approved a waiver request he submitted on behalf of the State of Connecticut to reduce the amount of standardized testing required for public high school students.  In an effort to eliminate duplicative testing, reduce over-testing, mitigate student stress, and address parental concerns, the Governor last fall sought federal approval to replace the 11th grade Smarter Balance Assessment - or SBAC exam - with the SAT.With today's approval, starting in the fall 2015-2016 school-year, the SAT will be used in lieu of SBAC, and will be free for all Connecticut students.

• 8/5/2015 Gov. Malloy Encourages Consumers to Support Connecticut Grown Products

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited the North End Farmers' Market in Hartford, where he held an event to promote Connecticut Grown products and encouraged residents to purchase locally-grown, healthy food at their neighborhood farmers' markets.

• 8/3/2015 Gov. Malloy, Attorney General Jepsen, Commissioner Klee Statements on EPA Rule on Pollution from Power Plants

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen, and Commissioner Robert Klee of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released the following statements regarding the release today of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Power Plan, which will regulate carbon pollution from existing electric power plants.The EPA was required to issue this rule under the Clean Air Act and as a result of the 2006 decision by the United States Supreme Court in Massachusetts et al v. Environmental Protection Agency in which twelve states, including Connecticut, and several cities, brought suit against the EPA to force that federal agency to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants.

• 7/31/2015 Gov. Malloy: State Receives $8.2 Million Grant to Bolster Second Chance Society Efforts

  Governor Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has been awarded a $8,240,940 federal grant over five years that will support Connecticut's Second Chance Society initiatives by enhancing ongoing efforts to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

• 7/30/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces $12 Million in Small Cities Grants to 22 Municipalities to Enhance Local Communities, Increase Economic Development

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein today announced that 22 municipalities in Connecticut have been approved to receive nearly $12 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program awards from the state that will provide important upgrades and improvements to their local communities.Under the program, eligible applicants include smaller towns that have a population of not more than 50,000 residents.  The grants are awarded to the municipalities to facilitate projects that will enhance their communities in a variety of ways, including developing or preserving affordable housing, providing services to the most vulnerable residents in our communities, and creating and retaining jobs.

• 7/30/2015 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on the Passing of Sen. Eileen Daily

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the passing of former State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook.

• 7/29/2015 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents to Take Necessary Precautions During Summer Heat

  With temperatures anticipated to remain in the 90s during the next few days, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the height of the summer season.  For the most up-to-date list on available cooling centers that have been opened to the public across the state, Connecticut residents can contact the state's Infoline by calling 2-1-1 or visiting www.211ct.org.

• 7/29/2015 Gov. Malloy Signs New Law to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, Announces Enhanced Effort to Improve Investigation and Prosecution of Exploiters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed into law a bill that gives law enforcement an additional tool to investigate domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) and also expands access to services to victims of child exploitation.  In addition, the Governor today announced the launch of a new law enforcement education initiative that will enhance the effectiveness of investigations and prosecutions of this crime.

• 7/28/2015 Gov. Malloy: Funding for Transformative Transportation Plan Now Underway

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the State Bond Commission today voted to fund the first batch of projects under his "Let's Go CT!" initiative, which will transform Connecticut's transportation infrastructure, modernize the system statewide to make it best-in-class, and attract businesses and grow jobs.  Earlier this year, Governor Malloy unveiled the historic plan, funding for which was approved under the adopted state budget.  The Governor explained that for two generations, the state fell short on necessary transportation investments and failed to implement a long-term strategic plan.

• 7/24/2015 Gov. Malloy and Secretary Merrill Announce Launch of New State Regulations Website

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill today announced that Connecticut's website of state regulations has re-launched in an improved format that dramatically increases public accessibility and transparency in the state's regulation process.  Located at eregulations.ct.gov, the website allows users to easily search the state's regulations using common text searching or advanced Boolean searching, and also allows for search filtering to find information faster.

• 7/23/2015 Gov. Malloy and Commissioner Ayala Announce Major Computer System Upgrades Coming to DMV

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Andres Ayala, Jr., today announced that major customer service improvements, including the addition of new online services, will require DMV to close its offices - except for licensing services - from Tuesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 15, 2015.  The department's offices will reopen for all transactions on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.

• 7/23/2015 Gov. Malloy Unveils New Apprenticeship Program to Grow Jobs, Strengthen Workforce Skills and Boost State’s Manufacturing Industry

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state is launching a new workforce development initiative through the Manufacturing Innovation Fund that supports a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction for apprentices in the manufacturing industry.  The Manufacturing Innovation Fund Apprenticeship Program will provide wage subsidies and tuition reimbursements to eligible companies in order to increase the number of apprentices in Connecticut and ensure a talented, skilled workforce for the future.

• 7/22/2015 Gov. Malloy Signs Law Improving Processing of Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today joined sexual assault victim advocates and state officials to commemorate the passage into law of legislation that improves evidence collection and analysis in sexual assault cases by enhancing statewide protocols.  The new law establishes deadlines for transferring and testing sexual assault evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory - the state's crime lab - in order to provide a better framework for handling these cases.

• 7/21/2015 Gov. Malloy: Synchrony Financial to Add Up to 400 New Jobs in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and executives from Synchrony Financial - a premier consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford - today announced that the company is expanding its Connecticut operations with the creation of 200 to 400 new, full-time jobs in the state while retaining 310 jobs.

• 7/21/2015 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Continue Flying at Half-Staff Through Saturday, July 25

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that - in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama - U.S. and state flags should continue flying at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, July 25, to honor the military members slain in a Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting.  Yesterday, Governor Malloy ordered flags in Connecticut to be lowered to honor the victims of the shooting.  Today's presidential action extends that order through Saturday.