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• Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Visits Berlin Manufacturer to Discuss Job Growth

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit TOMZ Corporation in Berlin for an opportunity to tour the facility, meet with its management and staff, and discuss opportunities for business growth.

• 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.

• Gov. Malloy Congratulates First Female Graduates of Army Ranger School

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the announcement that Captain Kristen Griest of Orange, Connecticut, will be one of the first two women to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School.

• Thursday: Gov. Malloy Announces Additional Funding for Struggling School Districts, Attends Infinity Hall Grand Opening in Hartford

  On Thursday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit with New Britain school officials to see the progress that’s been made since the district joined the state’s Alliance District program.

• New England Governors Take Action on Opioid Abuse, National Surface Transportation Legislation, and Low Income Home Heating Assistance

  Today, the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), under the leadership of Chair Governor Dannel P. Malloy (CT) and Vice-chair Governor Charlie Baker (MA) took action on three fronts, issuing letters regarding the opioid epidemic, national surface transportation legislation, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

• Monday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates Passage of Connecticut's New Fracking Law in East Haven

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at Farm River State Park in East Haven to commemorate the enactment of a new state law designed to protect Connecticut from out-of-state fracking waste. He will be joined by state officials, lawmakers, and environmental advocates.

• 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.

• Gov Malloy Announces Commissioner Connolly to Step Down from the Department of Veterans Affairs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Commissioner Sean Connolly will depart from his position with the agency effective Wednesday, October 4, to pursue other professional opportunities.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on Budget Vote in Senate

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the Senate budget vote.

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Dedicate New State Office Complex in Honor of Ella Grasso and Joseph Fauliso

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today held a dedication ceremony at the new state office complex located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, where they announced that the two buildings on the property are being named in honor of former Governor Ella Grasso and former Lt. Governor Joseph J. Fauliso.

• Gov. Malloy Announces Brian Durand to Serve as Chief of Staff Starting September 28

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Brian Durand, who currently serves in his office as Deputy Chief of Staff, will replace outgoing Chief of Staff Mark Ojakian beginning Monday, September 28, 2015.  Durand has served as the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff since 2012 and previously worked at the Office of Policy and Management.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Release of Job Growth Data for July

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the Connecticut Department of Labor's "Labor Situation" report for July 2015.

• Gov. Malloy Announces that Connecticut is First State in America to End Chronic Veteran Homelessness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has been designated by the federal government as being the first state in the nation to have ended chronic homelessness among veterans.

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Las Vegas Shooting

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding last night's shooting in Las Vegas.

• Gov. Malloy Announces Dennis Murphy to Serve as Acting Labor Commissioner

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Dennis Murphy, who currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL), will serve in the position of Acting Commissioner beginning Friday, January 1, 2016, while the Governor conducts a search for a permanent Commissioner.  As was announced in the fall, Sharon M. Palmer, who has served as the agency's Commissioner since August 2012, is retiring at the end of this year.