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Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements Regarding Mass Shooting in Maryland
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the mass shooting that occurred today at the offices of the Capitol Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the CTrail Hartford Line attracted a total of 21,850 riders over the course of its two-day opening weekend of service, during which travel was free to celebrate the launch. Sunday attracted a phenomenal response of 11,550 riders, surpassing the 10,300 who rode the train on its opening day of service the day prior.
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Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of Nonprofit Grant Program to Help Providers Enhance Services
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of the state's first-ever Nonprofit Grant Program - a new state bond pool specifically designated for nonprofit community-based organizations that provide health and human services through contracts or agreements with state agencies. The program will help nonprofit providers that do business with the state invest in projects that will achieve new efficiencies so they can enhance the delivery of services.
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Gov. Malloy Signs Landmark Bills on Climate Change Resiliency and Renewable Energy
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today held a bill signing ceremony in Hartford to commemorate the final passage of two pieces of legislation he introduced that will further Connecticut’s role as a national leader in environmental protection and put the state on a more sustainable path by decreasing statewide greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the usage of renewable energy.
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Gov. Malloy Selects Owen Eagan to Serve as Chair of the Freedom of Information Commission
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected Owen P. Eagan of West Hartford to serve as chairman of the Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC), the state body responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, which ensures citizen access to the records and meetings of public agencies.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman applauded Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz on her nomination to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If confirmed, Commissioner Schwartz will serve as the new Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Policy and Planning, a key administration position.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker today held a ceremony near the West River Bridge on I-95 to mark the opening of the newly replaced bridge, which carries I-95 over West River between New Haven and West Haven. The northbound lanes opened to traffic earlier this week, while the southbound side opened to traffic on May 23.
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Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements on the Supreme Court’s decision on Janus v. AFSCME, determining that public sector unions can no longer collect fair share dues from employees who opt not to belong to a union – even though the union is required by law to represent workers in union jobs.
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Friday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference in Bristol to Promote Sales Tax Free Week
On Friday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at a clothing retailer in Bristol to promote Connecticut’s annual sales tax free week, which begins Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24.
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Gov. Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Receives Presentations Friday on School Security Issues
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, August 16, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will receive presentations on school security issues.
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Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Discusses Urban Crime in Norwich, Visits Small Business Owners in Niantic
On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom, Norwich Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Sr., and members of the Norwich community for a roundtable discussion on urban crime, including crime reduction strategies and community policing efforts.
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Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Celebrate Women's Equality Day
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today issued the following statements in support of Women's Equality Day, established in 1971 by a Joint Resolution of Congress.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his plan to improve Connecticut's financial aid system is underway and being administered by the Office of Higher Education. The new Governor's Scholarship Program establishes a single, consolidated need-based aid program for residents who are undergraduates at in-state public and private institutions of higher education, and replaces the state's existing student aid programs - Connecticut Aid to Public College Students (CAPCS), Connecticut Independent College Student Grant (CICSG), the Capitol Scholarship, and Connecticut Aid to Charter Oak.
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Gov Malloy and Lt Gov Wyman Statements on Decision by Treasurer Nappier to Not Seek Re-Election
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier’s decision to not seek re-election.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order that separates the Whiting Forensic Division from Connecticut Valley Hospital and creates a distinct hospital, Whiting Forensic Hospital, under a new structure that will allow the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to focus more directly on the changes needed to continue to improve the quality of care at the facility.
