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• 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 Declares Saturday as Women's March on Washington Day in the State of Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, January 21, 2017, to be Women’s March on Washington Day in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the hundreds of thousands of people from across the country who will be traveling to the nation’s capital to participate in a peaceful demonstration in support of the protection of the rights, safety, and health of people and families across the country.

• Gov. Malloy Announces Jordan Scheff to Serve as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Developmental Services

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Jordan A. Scheff of Vernon, who currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), will temporarily serve in the position of Acting Commissioner of the agency while a search is being conducted to permanently fill the role.

• 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 Re-Appoints Steven K. Reviczky as Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will re-appoint Steven K. Reviczky as Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture (DOAG) when his second term in office begins on January 7, 2015.

• 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 Re-Appoints Joette Katz as Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he intends to re-appoint Joette Katz as Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) when his second term in office begins on January 7, 2015.

• Gov. Malloy Announces Andrew Doba to Step Down as Director of Communications, Mark Bergman Appointed to the Position

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Andrew Doba will be stepping down as Director of Communications at the end of Governor Malloy’s first term, with Mark Bergman taking over in the position.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on Announcement Concerning Commissioner Pryor

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement in response to Governor-elect Gina Raimondo’s announcement that she intends to nominate Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor to oversee commerce in the State of Rhode Island.

• 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 Announces Proposal to Support Local Insurance Industry, Keep Jobs in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release next week will include a reduction in the tax rate on insurance premiums – dropping from the current rate of 1.75 percent down to 1.5 percent. The Governor explained lowering this tax rate will continue the state’s efforts to improve the business climate for insurers located across Connecticut, which account for more than 58,000 jobs in the state.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Legislative Approval of Pension Agreement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements today regarding the approval in the Connecticut General Assembly of an agreement announced in December that will aid the state in its efforts to fully fund pension obligations on a stable, predictable basis while continuing to support the state’s retirement system.

• Gov. Malloy Nominates Gregory T. D'Auria to State Supreme Court

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Gregory T. D’Auria of Hebron to serve as an associate justice on the Connecticut Supreme Court.

• 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 and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on General Assembly’s Vote in ‘Juan F.’ Agreement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the vote today in the Connecticut General Assembly on the “Juan F.” agreement.