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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) has been awarded over $2.6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) - $2.1 million of which will be used to replace its outdated unemployment insurance computer system, while the remainder will be used to continue a successful fraud prevention partnership program.
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Gov. Malloy Announces New Capital Dollars to Expand CTfastrak into East Hartford and Manchester
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission next week is scheduled to vote on a $7 million allocation that will allow the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to purchase buses and other capital equipment necessary to expand CTfastrak east of the Connecticut River into East Hartford and Manchester.
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Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation to Help Ease College Debt, Implement a Student Loan Bill of Rights
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined groups of advocates and state officials at a bill signing ceremony to commemorate two new pieces of legislation that aim to tackle rising student loan debt and college affordability. The first - Public Act 15-200 - was introduced by Governor Malloy, allowing students to refinance their loans at substantially lower rates and delivering lower monthly payments. The second - Public Act 15-162 - gives the Connecticut Department of Banking more regulatory oversight over student loans to help ensure fairness in the process.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), the University of Connecticut (UConn), and the United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) will take part in a new Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute (FHE MII), a virtual institute consisting of more than 160 companies, universities, and non-profits. As part of the institute, manufacturers in the state can gain support to build up their capabilities in new flexible, hybrid electronic technologies.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service has awarded The WorkPlace with a $130,000 grant to provide services that will assist formerly incarcerated veterans considered "at risk" of becoming homeless in finding meaningful employment. The Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program grant focuses on providing job referral and counseling services, and will be used to supplement the Governor's Second Chance Society goals of ensuring that nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society and become productive members of Connecticut's economy.
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Joint Statement About the Hartford Rail Line
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Amtrak, and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation met this morning in Washington, D.C. to discuss the future of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line, known as the Hartford Line. They released the following joint statement.
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On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will join Mohegan tribal officials at a news conference, where plans regarding Mohegan Sun’s new hotel will be announced.
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Friday: Gov. Malloy Participates In True Colors Conference; Speaks With Hamden Chamber
On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make welcoming remarks at the True Colors 22nd annual conference in Storrs. The event is the largest LGBTQIA youth conference in the country, bringing together social service agencies, schools, organizations, and communities together to ensure that the needs of sexual and gender minority youth are both recognized and competently met.
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Wednesday: Gov. Malloy and Local Officials Commemorate Start of I-84 Widening Project in Waterbury
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Waterbury to commemorate the start of the widening of Interstate 84 in the city between the areas of Washington Street and Pierpont Road, creating a third lane in each direction. They will be joined at the event by Mayor Neil M. O'Leary and other local officials.
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On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend a ceremony hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, where he will be presented with the organization’s “Governor of the Year” award for his efforts to benefit families affected by multiple sclerosis.
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Gov. Malloy on Committee Approval of Legislation Protecting State Transportation Funds
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the bipartisan vote this afternoon by the General Assembly's Transportation Committee in support of legislation he introduced creating a transportation funding "lockbox":
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Gov. Malloy: Newly Released Data Indicates Continuing Decline in Criminal Arrests Statewide
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today highlighted newly released statistics from the state's Division of Criminal Justice Policy and Planning, which signify a 12% decrease in criminal arrests statewide over the last year.
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Gov. Malloy Selects Katharine Wade to Head Connecticut Insurance Department
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Katharine L. Wade of Simsbury to serve as Commissioner of the Connecticut Insurance Department.
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Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, Officials Applaud Fifth Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Access Health CT CEO James Wadleigh, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell released the following statements regarding the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
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Today at 3pm: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Announce Administrative Appointment
Today at 3:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to announce an administrative appointment.
