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Tomorrow: Gov. Malloy to Brief Media on Storm Recovery and Restoration Efforts
Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a press conference with representatives from United Illuminating and CL&P at 8:30 tomorrow morning to update media on storm recovery and restoration efforts.
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On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Economic & Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith will meet with members of the Litchfield Area Business Association to discuss issues related to what the Governor hopes to accomplish in a bipartisan manner during the upcoming Jobs Special Session at the end of this month. Approximately 60-80 area business owners and managers are anticipated to attend the meeting.
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On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the Democratic Governors Association and the Center for Innovative Policy’s Fall Policy Conference, where he will participate in a policy discussion on the new economy, and specifically, emerging technologies in biotechnology, healthcare, energy, and transportation at the Mint Museum Uptown in Charlotte.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote address at Mitchell College’s “Target Your Talent” career development event, hosted at Pfizer in Groton. The event is aimed at helping recent graduates and college students with disabilities network with employers, hear success stories, and learn about disclosure and workplace accommodation laws.
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Dept. of Economic & Community Development Release: Blue Sky Studios Continues to Grow
Blue Sky Studios today announced it will expand its headquarters in Greenwich and create 70 jobs, a move that will allow the Oscar Award winning digital animation company to grow even more in the future. The state, through the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), is providing financial support for the project.
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Governor Malloy announced today that United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has granted his September 15 request for a disaster designation in Connecticut due to agricultural losses caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
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Gov. Malloy Announces NBC Sports Group is Fourth "First Five"
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that NBC Sports Group will be the fourth company to take advantage of the “First Five” economic development program. NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports Group will consolidate much of its northeast operations, including its existing Connecticut workforce, at new studios and offices in the former Clairol factory in Stamford. The project, slated to start in September 2012, will create 450 jobs and allow room for the company to grow in the future.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is among seven states selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) to participate in a national Policy Academy that will assist states in developing and implementing successful economic development strategies focused on the growth of advanced manufacturing industries.
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Gov. Malloy: Federal Assistance for Individuals Tops $5 Million for Tropical Storm Irene
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $5,089,356.61 in federal assistance to date has been approved to help Connecticut residents with disaster expenses following President Obama’s approval of the Governor’s Disaster Declaration request as a result of Tropical Storm Irene.
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Gov. Malloy Hails Passage of Jackson Laboratory Bill
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today praised final passage of a bill that will provide $291 million in state funding for Jackson Laboratory’s (JAX) new billion dollar personalized medicine project on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. A collaborative effort between Jackson Laboratory, the State of Connecticut, the University of Connecticut and Yale University, the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine will accelerate the development of new medical treatments tailored to each patient’s unique genetic makeup.
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Gov. Malloy on Jobs Special Session Legislative Package
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement about the Jobs Special Session legislative package.
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Gov. Malloy Seeks Race to the Top Funds
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that the U.S. Department of Education accepted Connecticut’s grant application seeking $49.99 million in Race To The Top—Early Learning Challenge Grant funding to help strengthen ongoing state initiatives in early childhood education, and to establish a comprehensive, integrated early childhood system focused on high-need children from birth to age five. Connecticut’s application was submitted on Wednesday.
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Gov. Malloy: S.T.O.R.M. Irene Panel to Meet Tuesday
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Team Organized for the Review of Management of Irene (S.T.O.R.M. Irene) assessment panel will next meet on Tuesday, October 25, to continue its review of the preparedness, response and recovery efforts of the state and its partners – including the utilities and municipalities – related to Tropical Storm Irene.
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Malloy Administration Approves $5 Million for Local "Transit-Oriented Development" Projects
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the award of $5 million to 11 cities, towns and regional planning organizations around the state for the planning and facilitation of “transit-oriented development” (TOD) projects – work aimed at better linking communities and their transportation infrastructure, such as rail and bus stations.
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On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a panel discussion regarding the impact of social and economic inequality on educational institutions and its effects on the workforce and society.
