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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.
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On Friday morning, Governor Malloy will administer the oath of office to Daniel Esty, the new Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. On Friday afternoon, Governor Malloy will take a business tour of the Thomas Hooker Brewing Company in Bloomfield. The tour of the company’s facility will give the Governor an opportunity to meet with the management team and staff at the small business, whose products are named after one of the founders of Connecticut and have gained a national reputation.
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Gov. Malloy Announces Federal Aid in Wake of Major Disaster Declaration by White House
President Barack Obama has approved Governor Dannel P. Malloy's February 18 request for a major disaster declaration for federal aid in connection with the January 12 snowstorm. This declaration includes Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, New London and Tolland Counties, including the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nations.
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Gov. Malloy Announces First Set of M-8 Cars Operating on New Haven Line
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Metro-North today announced that the first set of eight new M-8 rail cars were put into service today from Stamford, offering Metro-North customers the latest in rail technology and comfort. The train left Stamford at 10:30 a.m. and arrived at Grand Central Terminal in New York at 11:36 a.m.
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Gov. Malloy Appoints Dan DeSimone to Head Washington Office
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed Dan DeSimone to be the director of Connecticut’s state office in Washington D.C. DeSimone will work with Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation and coordinate Connecticut’s federal legislative and policy work on behalf of Governor Malloy.
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Gov. Malloy Appoints James Redeker Acting DOT Commissioner
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed James P. Redeker as Acting Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), to serve until a permanent commissioner is nominated.
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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.
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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.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today named Christopher “Kip” Bergstrom as the Executive Director of the Commission on Culture and Tourism. Upon the consolidation of this function into the Department of Economic and Community Development, Bergstrom would assume additional responsibilities as part of DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith’s team.
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Gov. Malloy on Death of Sgt.1st Class Daehan Park in Afghanistan
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement today after learning that another Connecticut soldier has been killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan.
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On Monday morning, Governor Malloy will visit JobTarget in New London for an opportunity to tour the company’s offices and speak with workers and management. JobTarget is a business that makes the process of finding jobs and recruiting talent more efficient with technology that powers job websites and career centers, and helps employers advertise jobs.
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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.
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Governor Malloy Will Return to Washington, Events at White House, Vice President's House
Governor Dannel P. Malloy will return to Washington to attend events at both the Naval Observatory (Vice President’s home) and the White House on March 17.
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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.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today highlighted several items on the agenda for this week’s meeting of the State Bond Commission which invest in the revitalization of Connecticut’s infrastructure, create or maintain thousands of construction-related jobs, and enhance future economic growth in the state.