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• Governor Malloy: Routine Rainwater Testing in Connecticut Shows No Concern for Public Health

  Last week low levels of radioactive material were found in rainwater in Massachusetts during routine testing that is conducted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Today, Governor Dannel P. Malloy informed Connecticut residents that officials here are continuing routine tests of rainwater in the state, and that radiation levels remain in the range that is normally seen.

• Governor Malloy Marks One-Year Anniversary of Enactment of the Affordable Care Act

  On the one year anniversary of President Obama signing national health reform legislation into law, Governor Dannel P. Malloy highlighted what Connecticut has already been able to accomplish. Earlier today, Governor Malloy attended a press conference with health reform advocates and other supporters of the law to mark the anniversary.

• Today: Governor Malloy to Make Major Administration Appointment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make a major administration appointment today at 11:30.

• Gov. Malloy Betting on UConn Men in Final Four

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has a friendly wager riding on the outcome of the UConn-Kentucky matchup in this weekend’s Final Four game. Governor Malloy bet Storrs-made UConn Dairy Bar ice cream against Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear’s Kentucky country ham that the UConn men will emerge victorious over the University of Kentucky Wildcats when the teams meet on Saturday night in Houston.

• Governor Malloy, DOT, DEMHS Re-Launch Statewide Public Safety Awareness Campaign

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the start of an aggressive, statewide security awareness campaign urging residents – especially users of public transportation – to be alert and report suspicious activity.

• Governor Malloy on Passing of Geraldine Ferraro

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the passing of Geraldine Ferraro.

• Saturday: Governor Malloy Addresses Youth & Government Conference, Attends Connecticut Science Fair

  On Saturday morning, Governor Malloy will speak at the 68th Annual Connecticut YMCA Youth and Government conference at the State Capitol in Hartford. The conference, aimed at promoting the understanding of lawmaking through active involvement in the legislative process, is a longstanding tradition at the State Capitol, allowing over 250 students from across the state to hold a mock legislative session featuring the students playing various roles, including legislators, constitutional officers, the press corps, and lobbyists.

• Gov. Malloy Directs State to "Aggressively Pursue" Florida Rail Money

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today instructed the state Department of Transportation to “aggressively pursue” rail money originally intended for Florida’s high speed rail project. Florida Governor Rick Scott declined the $2.4 billion, and the U.S. Department of Transportation opened up applications for the funds today.

• Governor Malloy Appoints Erika Tindill as Chair of the Board of Pardons and Paroles

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has named Erika M. Tindill of New Haven to serve as Chair of the state Board of Pardons and Paroles. Currently, Tindill is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a position she’s held since 2009.

• Gov. Malloy Invites Foreign Navies to OpSail 2012

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today sent letters to the Chiefs of Naval Operations of 27 countries inviting them to Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 in Connecticut. Efforts by the Office of Military Affairs ensured that New London was added to the list of ports for OpSail 2012 and the Navy’s commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Over 900,000 people visited the coastline city during OpSail 2000 and planning has begun to host even larger crowds in 2012.

• Office of Policy & Management Release Connecticut State Agencies to See Reduced Energy Rates

  The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) announced today that it has secured new fixed-price contracts to supply natural gas to Connecticut’s state agencies. One contract, covering 453 natural gas accounts for the period of July 1 through September 30, 2011, will result in a price reduction of 37.7 percent. An additional contract, covering 12 fuel-switching accounts for the same period, shows a 25.1 percent reduction. OPM estimates the combined cost savings for the state at approximately $660,000.

• Gov. Malloy Reappoints Corrections Commissioner Leo Arnone

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has reappointed Department of Corrections Commissioner Leo Arnone of Somers. Arnone is a 22-year veteran of the Connecticut Department of Corrections. He also worked for 12 years in the state Judicial Branch, and for 3 years at the Department of Children and Families. Arnone is currently the interim commissioner at DOC, originally appointed by Governor M. Jodi Rell.

• Gov. Malloy: Red Cross Helping Families Connect With Loved Ones in Japan Through the Internet

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is urging Connecticut residents seeking to re-establish contact with family members and friends in Japan to utilize a special Family Links website set up by the International Committee of the Red Cross to help reunite loved ones in the wake of a magnitude-8.9 earthquake.

• Updated Information: Locations for Several Upcoming Gov. Malloy Town Hall Meetings Moved to New Venues

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s office today announced that the locations for seven previously scheduled Town Hall Meetings in Stamford, New Haven, Greenwich, Manchester, Windham, Norwalk and Danbury have been moved to larger venues to accommodate an increased number of participants.

• Today: Governor Malloy Announces Appointment for DECD Commissioner

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will announce his appointment for Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development this afternoon.