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• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Connecticut Senators for Defending the Affordable Care Act

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements in response to actions by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus holding the Senate floor in opposition to repealing the Affordable Care Act without a replacement.

• Gov. Malloy Calls for Greater Economic Predictability in State of the State Address

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today delivered his seventh State of the State address before a joint session of the Connecticut General Assembly. He highlighted the core components of a responsible biennial budget and offered a path forward that builds upon progress made in recent years to reduce state spending and grow our economy.

• Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of Public-Private Partnership to Help Hospitality Employees Identify Warning Signs of Human Trafficking

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut, in partnership with certain private organizations, has teamed up to provide a series of training programs for employees in the state’s hospitality industry that will help them identify possible warning signs of human trafficking in their establishments and how to respond if they are concerned a person may be trafficked. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers compel victims to engage in commercial sex acts or labor services against their will.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• Gov. Malloy and Congressional Delegation Announce $6.6 Million Federal Grant to Help End Youth Homelessness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving a $6.6 million federal grant to help support the state’s goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020.

• Gov. Malloy Announces Initial Clean Air Project Plan Directing $51 Million from Volkswagen Settlement

  First Round of Public Comments Being Sought on Use of Funds from Volkswagen Clean Air Settlement

• Gov. Malloy Nominates Ted Doolittle to Serve as State Healthcare Advocate

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Ted Doolittle of West Hartford to serve as Connecticut’s Healthcare Advocate – a position responsible for helping the state’s residents navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, advocate for patients’ rights, and educate Connecticut consumers about their rights to healthcare and health insurance coverage.

• Gov. Malloy’s Budget Proposal Will Include Mandate Relief for Towns and Cities

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release next week includes substantial state mandate relief for towns and cities across Connecticut. The Governor explained that these proposals will provide municipalities with greater flexibility and additional tools for making local government leaner and more cost efficient.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on Recent Events Regarding Presidential Executive Order on Immigration

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in reaction to public protests regarding President Donald Trump's Executive Order entitled, "Protection of the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States."

• Gov. Malloy Proposes Legislative Package to Further the State’s Efforts Combating Opioid Addiction and Overdoses

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy – in his first legislative proposals of the 2017 session – today unveiled a package of statutory reforms he is proposing that focus on efforts to reduce the potential for people to become addicted to opioid medications that could cause a life-threatening overdose. The proposals build upon a series of reforms the Governor has signed into law on the issue since 2011.

• Gov. Malloy and Conn. Airport Authority Announce Spirit Airlines Coming to Bradley International Airport

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) today announced that Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low cost carrier, will launch operations at Bradley International Airport beginning this spring, offering direct, nonstop service to several destinations, including Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and Ft. Lauderdale.

• Gov. Malloy Announces New Haven Line Set All-Time Ridership Record During 2016

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the New Haven commuter rail line saw ridership grow during 2016 with a total of 40.5 million passenger trips during the year – surpassing last year’s total by approximately 20,000 and setting an all-time record, according to newly released data from Metro-North Railroad. The New Haven Line remains the busiest commuter rail line in America.

• Gov. Malloy Applauds Recognition of State’s New Online Regulations System and Lean Efficiency Protocols

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the announcement made by Harvard University’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government that the State of Connecticut is receiving two Bright Idea awards as part of its 2017 Innovations in American Government competition.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Condemn Threats of Violence at Jewish Community Centers Across the Country

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements condemning what has been reported to be dozens of threats at Jewish community centers across the country, including in Connecticut.

• Gov. Malloy Encourages Residents to Exercise Caution During Snow Storm

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the snow condition in the state.