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Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Monday in Honor of World War II Sailor From Bridgeport

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 8, 2018 in honor of U.S. Navy Water Tender 1st Class Stephen Pepe of Bridgeport, who was killed in action in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and whose remains were recently identified and returned to his family. A burial with full military honors is being held Monday in Bourne, Massachusetts.

Gov. Malloy Statement on State Insurance Department Approval of CVS-Aetna Merger

Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding today’s approval by the Connecticut Insurance Department of the merger between CVS Health Corporation and Aetna.

Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Commitment by CVS to Keep Aetna’s Headquarters in Hartford for at Least the Next Ten Years

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the commitment letter that CVS Health Corporation delivered today to the Connecticut Insurance Department, wherein the company pledged to keep Aetna’s headquarters in Hartford for at least the next ten years, maintain its current staffing levels in the state for at least the next four years, and honor existing philanthropic agreements.

Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Final Vote Confirming the Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to Serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements in response to the final vote in the U.S. Senate today confirming the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to serve as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Committee Vote Advancing the Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to Serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements in response to the 11-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee this afternoon advancing the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to serve as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of Go CT Card, Creating Greater Ease for Bus Transit Riders

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker today announced the launch of a new “tap and go” fare card that will provide increased convenience and ease for public transit commuters who ride the state’s bus system by allowing them to place funds into an account connected to the card, and then simply tapping the card on the fare box each time when boarding. Riders who use the card will automatically receive any discounts that are available, providing them with the lowest possible fare without any guesswork.

Gov. Malloy: Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Mass Shooting at Pittsburgh Synagogue

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that – in accordance with a presidential proclamation directing flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the country in honor of the victims of the mass shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Gov. Malloy Announces Federal Funding to Provide Mental Health Services for Children and Families Who Evacuated Homes Due to Hurricane Maria

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving a $750,000 federal grant to provide mental health support to children and their families who were evacuated from their homes and are living in Connecticut as a result of Hurricane Maria.

Gov. Malloy Announces Bridgeport Educator Named 2019 Connecticut Teacher of the Year

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Department of Education Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell today announced that Mrs. Sheena Graham, a performing arts and choir teacher at Bridgeport’s Warren Harding High School, has been selected as Connecticut’s 2019 Teacher of the Year – the state’s highest recognition in honoring extraordinary teachers. State and local officials surprised Mrs. Graham at her school this morning to deliver the good news in person.

Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Mass Shooting at a Synagogue in Pittsburgh

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Gov. Malloy Statement on Monthly Jobs Report

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued the following statement following the release of the September 2018 Labor Situation report. Although preliminary numbers for September show a total loss of 500 jobs for that month, the August numbers were revised upwards from 1,100 jobs to a total gain of 3,300 jobs. In total, private sector jobs are up 23,400 jobs over the year from September 2017 to September 2018. This represents the 98th consecutive month where monthly private sector job numbers exceeded the numbers in the same month in the previous year.

Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of Initiative to Attract Diverse and Talented People to Become Teachers

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE) has launched TEACH Connecticut, a comprehensive approach toward attracting diverse and talented people into the teaching profession. By partnering with TEACH.org, the state will be better able to recruit and attract teachers or teacher candidates through advertising, a Connecticut dedicated website (connecticut.teach.org), and exciting in-person events.

Gov. Malloy Announces Partnership Between State and Sandy Hook Promise to Protect Connecticut Students With Lifesaving Violence Protection Programs

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is partnering with Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) to help train students, educators, and school administrators how to identify, assess, intervene, and get help for those exhibiting at-risk behaviors through its Start With Hello, Say Something, and SOS Signs of Suicide programs. Through the federal STOP School Violence Act, Connecticut is receiving $500,000 to operate the programs, which will allow SHP and DEMHS to train over 116,000 students across the state.

Gov. Malloy: Federal Government Approves Request for SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance to Homeowners, Businesses and Nonprofits Affected by May Tornadoes and Severe Storms

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for disaster assistance resulting from the May 15 tornadoes and severe storms that impacted portions of Connecticut. The declaration means that homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits in New Haven County and the contiguous counties of Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, and Middlesex will be eligible to receive loans from the SBA to help with the costs of both physical and economic damages.

Gov. Malloy: Federal Government Says Connecticut Is Among Best in Nation for Efficient Enrollment in Food Aid Program, Gives $2.4 Million in Bonus Awards to State

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded nearly $2.4 million in performance bonuses to the State of Connecticut for being among the top states for enrolling eligible households in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The federal bonus awards recognize Connecticut for timely processing of nearly 98 percent of applications in a service that requires complex eligibility screening, and for bringing food aid to over 92 percent of the eligible population.