Press Releases

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• 5/30/2015 Gov. Malloy: Historic Agreement Leads to Billions in Transportation Investment, the Largest in Connecticut History

  Working with House and Senate leaders, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the budget agreement reached with the House and Senate last night will fund the historic transportation agenda put forth by Governor Malloy earlier this year. This agreement will lead to the largest investment in transportation in Connecticut history.

• 5/29/2015 Gov. Malloy to Sign Legislation Creating Long Island Sound "Blue Plan"

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that he plans to sign legislation he introduced earlier this year establishing a Long Island Sound Blue Plan, which was unanimously approved by the State Senate last night in concurrence with the House of Representatives, which passed the bill in April. 

• 5/29/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces $3 Million in Nursing Home "Rebalancing" Grants

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is continuing to help the state's nursing home industry adapt to the changing needs of older adults and citizens with disabilities through a second round of business diversification funding. 

• 5/29/2015 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents that Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1

  With the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning June 1, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding Connecticut residents to be prepared for any severe weather that may impact the state.  The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the principal threat period for Connecticut occurring between mid-August and mid-October.

• 5/27/2015 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Receives MacArthur Foundation Award to Reduce the Use of Jails

  The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced that the State of Connecticut is one of 20 jurisdictions selected to receive a $150,000 grant to create a fairer, more effective local justice system.  The grant is a part of the Safety and Justice Challenge, the Foundation's $75 million initiative to reduce over-incarceration by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails.

• 5/27/2015 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Workforce Development Roundtable with U.S. Labor Secretary Perez

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congressman Joe Courtney, business leaders, educators, and advocates at Electric Boat in Groton for a roundtable discussion on workforce development and efforts to deliver the tools necessary for residents to compete for 21st Century jobs.  Following the roundtable, they will hold a media availability.

• 5/26/2015 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Discusses Conn. Insurance Industry at Global Insurance Symposium

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will discuss Connecticut's insurance industry during the opening keynote address at the Global Insurance Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.  He will return to Connecticut following his remarks.

• 5/21/2015 Friday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Hammonasset Beach Groundbreaking; Tours Attractions on the Shoreline

  On Friday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of major improvements at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, including a new Meigs Point Nature Center and improvements to West Beach, which was damaged by recent severe storms.  He will be joined by Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Melody Currey, First Selectman Fillmore McPherson, park advocates, and other state and local officials.

• 5/21/2015 Gov. Malloy: Report Finds that Homelessness in Connecticut is at Historic Lows

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein today released the following statements on Connecticut having the lowest population of homelessness in a point-in-time count ever.

• 5/20/2015 Gov. Malloy, State Officials Urge Connecticut Residents to Check Vehicles for Possible Airbag Recall

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) are urging residents to seek information regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall - affecting nearly 34 million vehicles made by at least 11 companies - because of Takata-made airbags.

• 5/20/2015 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Whethersfield Memorial Day Parade

  On Saturday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will participate in the Wethersfield Memorial Day parade. 

• 5/20/2015 Today at 2:45pm: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference on Airbag Recall

  Today at 2:45 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan A. Harris, and Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Andres Ayala will hold a news conference to provide Connecticut residents with information regarding yesterday's announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that nearly 34 million vehicles made by 11 companies are being recalled for replacement of faulty Takata-made airbags.

• 5/19/2015 Malloy Administration Statement on Today's Takata Airbag Recall

  In light of today's announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that nearly 34 million vehicles made by 11 companies are being recalled for replacement of faulty Takata-made airbags, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Andres Ayala and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan A. Harris issued the following joint statement:

• 5/19/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces New Incentive in Connecticut Providing Rebates of Up to $3,000 to Buy or Lease an Electric Vehicle

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut is making it "cheaper" to purchase or lease an electric vehicle as a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR).

• 5/19/2015 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Attends Coast Guard Academy Commencement; Participates in Foxwoods Outlet Opening

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the United States Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London.  President Barack Obama is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.