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• Governor Malloy on State of the Union Creating-Growing New Jobs is Biggest Challenge We Face

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, who attended the State of the Union as a guest of Congressman John Larson, released the following statement after President Obama’s speech.

• Gov. Malloy Signs Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency All Non-Essential State Workers Should Not Report Until 12 P.M. at the Earliest

  At 9:11 p.m. this evening, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency, in advance of the impending snow storm which is expected to drop between 15 and 23 inches of snow across the state. In addition, Governor Malloy ordered all non-essential state employees to report to work no earlier than 12 p.m. on Wednesday.

• Governor Malloy State Receives $36M in Additional Heating Assistance Funds

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded the release of nearly $36.06 million in additional federal funding for Connecticut’s winter heating assistance program, saying the grant comes at a much needed time when families are struggling to keep the heat on during bitterly cold days and nights.

• Governor Malloy will Activate Emergency Operation Center at 4 P.M.

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will activate the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to prepare for more snow predicted to hit the state late this afternoon and into the overnight hours. The Emergency Operation Center will open at 4 p.m. at the State Armory and will remain open throughout the storm, expected to last into Thursday.

• Governor Malloy Receives Final Reports from Policy Working Groups

  The twelve policy working groups put together by the Malloy transition team met with Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and the entire steering committee today to give their final reports, a culmination of the work begun in early December to ensure the policy-making process was reflective of the many voices in the state. The Governor will review the reports and will take them under advisement.

• Governor Malloy to Roundtable Transportation Critical to State's Economic Engine

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy joined Congressman John Larson, Co-Chair of the Northeast Rail Caucus, Pennsylvania Congressman Bill Shuster, Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and a group of legislators, state and federal officials and other stakeholders at Hartford’s Union Station to discuss efforts to build the New Haven-Springfield rail line and increase high speed rail access in New England.

• Governor Malloy Flags Flown at Half-Staff as Sign Of Respect for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona

  Earlier today, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation directing that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona."

• Governor Malloy Investment in Criminal Justice Technologies Will Enhance Public Safety, Save State Money

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that allocations for major upgrades to the state’s criminal justice system included in next week’s state bond commission agenda will make significant strides toward increasing public safety and security while reducing expenses through greater efficiencies.

• Governor Malloy to Brief Media at 6 p.m. from Emergency Operations Center at Armory

  Following a 5:30 p.m. conference call, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief the Connecticut media this evening at 6:00 p.m. to update residents on the impact of the snow storm across Connecticut.

• Updated List of Governor Malloy's Town Hall Meetings

  The following is an updated list of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's upcoming town hall meetings.

• Governor Malloy Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration, Federal Aid for January 12 Record Snowstorm

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has formally requested that President Barack Obama declare a major disaster in the State of Connecticut – a move that could bring federal financial aid to Connecticut cities and towns impacted by the record snowfall on January 12, 2011.

• Governor Malloy: Plan Now for Protecting Property In The Event of Spring Flooding

  As the winter of 2011 continues to take its toll on homes and businesses around Connecticut, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding property owners that the spring of 2011 could be just as potentially damaging, particularly for those property owners who live in areas where flooding poses a real threat. The Governor is once again reminding property owners that there is a 30-day waiting period for federal flood insurance from time of purchase before the policy goes into effect.

• Governor Malloy Moves to Add Rail Cars to New Haven Line

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy moved today to add much-needed rail cars to the beleaguered New Haven Line – announcing that buses will be used on the Waterbury Branch commuter rail line beginning Saturday, freeing up two 7-car, diesel-powered trains that can be put into service on the New Haven Line. With each car carrying about 100 people, the action will make about 1,400 additional seats available.

• Governor Malloy Meets With Metro-North President Howard Permut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today met with Metro-North President Howard Permut to talk more about the disruption in service on Metro-North’s New Haven line, and what can be done going forward. Mr. Permut met with Governor Malloy in his office in Hartford earlier today.

• Governor Malloy's Budget: Creates Jobs, Shares the Sacrifices that Need to be Made, and is Balanced With No Gimmicks

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy unveiled his biennial budget today, covering fiscal years 2012 and 2013. The budget includes investments in job creation, as well as cuts in spending, concessions from state employees and tax increases in approximately equal measures, while keeping the safety net intact and supporting business and industry as they create jobs.