Press Releases

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• 8/26/2011 Gov. Malloy Requests President Obama Declare a Pre-Landfall Emergency in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon requested that President Barack Obama declare a pre-landfall emergency in Connecticut. This declaration allows the state to request funding and other assistance in advance of the storm hitting the state.

• 8/26/2011 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media on Hurricane Irene

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has scheduled three separate news briefings during the day on Saturday, August 27, to provide media with updates regarding Hurricane Irene and Connecticut’s response.

• 8/26/2011 Today at 6PM: Gov. Malloy Updates Media on Hurricane Irene

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will update media on Hurricane Irene and Connecticut’s preparedness and anticipated response.

• 8/25/2011 Gov. Malloy Closes State Parks, Campgrounds in Advance of Hurricane Irene

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that all Connecticut State Parks will close at sunset on Saturday due to the approach of Hurricane Irene and that all state park campgrounds will close at noon on Saturday unless weather conditions dictate an earlier closing. State Parks and campgrounds will remain closed until further notice.

• 8/25/2011 Gov. Malloy Signs Declaration of Emergency

  In advance of Hurricane Irene’s likely impact on Connecticut, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed a Declaration of Emergency this afternoon.

• 8/25/2011 Noon Friday: Gov. Malloy Updates Media on Hurricane Irene

  Gov. Malloy will update media on Hurricane Irene and Connecticut’s preparedness and anticipated response.

• 8/25/2011 Today: Gov. Malloy to Make Major Administration Appointment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will announce a major administration appointment this morning at 10:00 a.m.

• 8/25/2011 Gov. Malloy to Update Media on Hurricane Irene from State EOC at 6 P.M.

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will update media on Hurricane Irene and Connecticut’s preparedness and anticipated response. The media availability will take place after the Governor’s 5:15 p.m. conference call with key agency commissioners.

• 8/25/2011 Gov. Malloy Appoints James P. Redeker as Transportation Commissioner

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has chosen to appoint his interim Department of Transportation Commissioner, James P. Redeker, to lead the department permanently.

• 8/25/2011 Gov. Malloy Launches Website to Keep Residents Up-to-date on Hurricane Irene, State Preparedness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today launched a website dedicated to keeping state residents up-to-date on Hurricane Irene, its potential track, and the work the state is doing to keep residents safe. All pertinent information will be posted online and can be accessed at ct.gov/irene. In addition, state agencies have a link to the information on the front page of their websites.

• 8/24/2011 Governor Malloy Encourages Storm Preparedness During Hurricane Season

  At the onset of hurricane season, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents and businesses to prepare for storms that could impact Connecticut. The Governor is leading a call with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) and state agency heads tomorrow morning to receive an update on Hurricane Irene and preparations for any related bad weather.

• 8/24/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Continues Jobs Tour in New Haven, Signs UConn Tech Park Bill in Storrs

  Continuing his Jobs Tour, on Thursday afternoon Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Economic & Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith will visit 360 State Street in New Haven, where they will take a tour of the new building, meet with its developers, and discuss its impact on the local economy and ideas to increase further job creation and business growth.

• 8/23/2011 Today: Gov. Malloy and UBS Americas CEO Lofts to Make Major Announcement

  This afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Phil Lofts, Chief Executive of UBS Americas, for a news conference where they will make a major announcement about UBS’s future in the state.

• 8/23/2011 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Attends CCSU Groundbreaking, Continues Jobs Tour in Lebanon and Windham

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the groundbreaking ceremony at Central Connecticut State University for the new Academic Building on the campus. The building, a part of the CSUS 2020 project, will provide a permanent location for classrooms and offices related to the school’s Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Geography, and History departments.

• 8/23/2011 Gov. Malloy: UBS Re-Affirms Commitment to Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced UBS and the state have entered into a new partnership agreement for five years, re-affirming UBS’s commitment to Stamford and to the state.