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• Friday: Gov. Malloy Attends Red Cross Heroes Breakfast, Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast in Trumbull, where he will present the organization’s Community Resilience Award to Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra, who will be accepting the award on behalf of the Newtown community, including its citizens, government, first responders, volunteers, and local and outside organizations.

• Gov. Malloy: Sherwood Island State Park Expected to Receive $3.1 Million for Major Improvements

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $3.1 million to fund improvements at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport is expected to be approved at the next meeting of the state Bond Commission. The funding will allow for major renovations to the park’s main pavilion, among other upgrades.

• Gov. Malloy Remarks from Today's NAIC International Insurance Forum

  The following are the remarks of Governor Dannel P. Malloy – as prepared – for today’s National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Annual International Insurance Forum in Washington, DC.

• Gov. Malloy: Priorities Accomplished During the 2014 Legislative Session

  Highlights of the 2014 legislative session.

• Gov. Malloy Participates in Town Hall on College Readiness & Affordability with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman were joined today at University High School of Science and Engineering (UHSSE) in Hartford by Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor and other local officials for a roundtable conversation with college-bound high school seniors to discuss college readiness, access and affordability.

• Gov. Malloy: New Logo Unveiled for the 2015 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by UConn Head Coach Kevin Ollie, UConn President Susan Herbst, UConn Athletic Director Warde Manuel, American Athletic Conference (The American) Commissioner Mike Aresco, Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra, Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) Executive Director Michael Freimuth, and other state and local elected officials, today unveiled the new logo for the 2015 AAC Men’s Basketball Championship.

• Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, Cmsr. Pryor Recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has proclaimed May 5-9, 2014 as National Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of Connecticut. Governor Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, and Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor released the following statements in honor of National Teacher Day, Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

• Gov. Malloy Kicks Off Annual Summer Reading Program

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy honored students and school representatives from throughout the state for their reading achievements today at the kickoff of the annual Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge.

• Gov. Malloy: Graduation Rate Increases for Fourth Consecutive Year

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor, today announced that Connecticut’s high school graduation rate increased for the fourth consecutive year and that several persistent graduation rate gaps are closing.

• 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.

• Gov. Malloy Calls Metro-North President to Help Find Immediate Solution to Service Reduction on New Haven Line

  Earlier this afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy called Metro-North Railroad President Howard Permut, directly intervening to help find an immediate solution to a problem with which New Haven line commuters have been dealing.

• Wednesday: Governor Malloy Delivers Budget Address

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will deliver his FY 2012-2013 state budget address in front of a joint session of the Connecticut General Assembly on Wednesday at noon. The Governor’s address will be preceded by a budget briefing for members of the media conducted by Office of Policy & Management Secretary Benjamin Barnes.

• Gov. Malloy Judges Annual Contest for Teen Safe Driving

  High school students’ videos showing how teens should make the right choice for safety when behind the wheel were rated today by Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Travelers executives, state commissioners and other safety advocates. The group rated the best among 164 entries in the annual contest for teen safe driving.

• Gov. Malloy: Consumers Must Be Safe and Savvy When Employing Contractors to Clear Roofs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy urged Connecticut consumers to be safe and savvy when employing contractors to clear their roofs. Governor Malloy suggested consumers contact the Department of Consumer Protection for information about contractors and always get estimates in writing.

• Gov. Malloy Plan to Overhaul Higher Education Empowers Local Campuses, Directs More Money to Teaching

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a sweeping plan to overhaul the state's higher education governance and structure to provide more resources for classroom teaching and instruction to help increase the number of students receiving degrees. Governor Malloy's plan will empower Connecticut State University System and community college local campuses without closing or combining them, while at the same time, saving taxpayers and students tens of millions of dollars over time. The University of Connecticut will function separately from this governance.