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• Gov. Malloy’s Prepared Remarks from Today’s News Conference at the State Capitol

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy delivered the following prepared remarks regarding the nomination for Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court during a news conference this afternoon at the State Capitol in Hartford.

• Gov. Malloy Statement Regarding Comments Made on the Floor of the Senate by Senator Fasano

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding remarks made on the floor of the State Senate this afternoon by Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Senator Len Fasano concerning the nomination of Associate Justice Andrew J. McDonald to serve as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

• Gov. Malloy’s Prepared Remarks from Today’s News Conference at the State Capitol

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy delivered the following prepared remarks regarding the nomination for Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court during a news conference this afternoon at the State Capitol in Hartford.

• Gov. Malloy Celebrates Third Anniversary of CTfastrak, Reiterates Call for Transportation Revenues

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker, and advocates today celebrated the third anniversary of the launch of CTfastrak bus service, the state’s bus rapid transit system. Ridership on the service surpassed 15 million in March and continues to grow, and important economic development projects continue along the route.

• Gov. Malloy Testifies in Support of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has submitted written testimony in support of five legislative proposals he introduced that are being considered in the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee aimed at continuing Connecticut’s nationally recognized criminal justice reform efforts. These legislative proposals, which the committee is discussing at a public hearing today, include the fair treatment of incarcerated women, raising the age of the juvenile justice system’s jurisdiction, providing additional procedural protections for 18,19, and 20-year-olds in adult court, and restoring fairness in the use of special parole sentencing.

• Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Kevin Miller

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately in honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Kevin M. Miller, who was killed this afternoon in a motor vehicle accident while on duty. Trooper First Class Miller served with the Connecticut State Police for 19 years and was assigned to Troop C in Tolland.

• Gov. Malloy Statement Regarding Recommendations of the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the package of recommendations that were made today by the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth.

• Gov. Malloy and Commissioner Klee Applaud Committee Passage of Energy Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee are applauding the Connecticut General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee for voting today to approve Senate Bill 9, An Act Concerning Connecticut’s Energy Future. The legislation was introduced by Governor Malloy earlier this session along with a companion environment bill.

• Gov. Malloy: Flags Lowered Friday to Honor Billy Graham

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that pursuant to a presidential proclamation from President Donald J. Trump directing flags across the country to be lowered on the day of the interment of Reverend Billy Graham, U.S. and state flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018.

• Gov. Malloy to Partially Activate the State's Emergency Operation Center at Noon on Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will partially activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center beginning at noon on Friday, March 2, 2018 to monitor storm conditions across the state and prepare for winter weather that could potentially impact afternoon and evening travel.

• Gov. Malloy Announces ‘Fair Treatment for Incarcerated Women’ Legislative Proposal; Participates in National Day of Empathy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is proposing legislation aimed at strengthening Connecticut’s efforts to bring fairness and dignity to incarcerated women. The proposal will prohibit the shackling of pregnant inmates during labor, require the Department of Correction (DOC) to provide female inmates with feminine hygiene products at no cost, establish child friendly visitation policies, and require DOC to develop and implement a policy regarding transgender inmates, among other measures.

• Gov. Malloy Hosts School Security Roundtable, Highlights Connecticut’s Progress, Calls on Additional Funding for Safety Upgrades

  At a roundtable discussion on school security this morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy highlighted the important steps Connecticut has taken to reduce gun violence and improve safety at schools over the past five years. Joined by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell, Emergency Management and Public Protection Services Commissioner Dora Schriro, members of the East Hartford delegation, local educators, law enforcement officials, and parents, the Governor pointed to Connecticut’s bipartisan legislation in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook as a national model for states currently grappling with gun safety legislation.

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Mark the 20th Anniversary of the Connecticut Lottery Shootings

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the shootings at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters in Newington, which took place on March 6, 1998.

• Gov. Malloy to Partially Activate State’s Emergency Operations Center at 11am Wednesday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will partially activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 to monitor storm conditions across the state and prepare for winter weather that is forecast to have a significant impact on afternoon and evening travel.

• Gov. Malloy Directs Early Release of Nonessential State Employees Today in Staggered Phases Beginning at Noon

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that all nonessential state employees will be sent home early in staggered phases of 15-minute intervals beginning at 12:00 p.m. today – Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – in order to better manage the evening commute given the significant winter weather conditions that are forecast to impact the state this afternoon.