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• Gov. Malloy: New England Sets National Example of Equal Rights for Gay and Lesbian Americans

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy congratulated the State of Rhode Island for the anticipated approval of legislation later today legalizing same-sex marriage and noted that with its inclusion, every state in New England now recognizes marriage equality.

• Gov. Malloy Commends Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Increase

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy commended the passage of legislation in the Connecticut State Senate today that increases the minimum wage in the state by 75 cents per hour over a two-year period to a total of nine dollars per hour.

• Gov. Malloy Signs New Laws Expanding Benefits for Veterans as Residents Prepare to Commemorate Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday afternoon signed into law a series of bills expanding benefits and services for U.S. military veterans, noting the particular significance of the approaching Memorial Day holiday as residents prepare to honor the service of the men and women of the military.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman to Host Community Forum in Bristol on Thursday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will host a community forum in Bristol on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greene-Hills School (718 Pine Street).

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Recognize National Teacher Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has proclaimed Tuesday, May 7, 2013, National Teacher Day in the State of Connecticut. National Teacher Day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is celebrated May 6-10, 2013.

• Sunday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Anniversary Celebration for Monsignor Weiss in Newtown

  On Sunday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks during a mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, which will be celebrating the 40th pastoral anniversary of Monsignor Robert E. Weiss.

• Gov. Malloy: New Shore Line East Weekend Train Service Makes Coastal Connecticut More Accessible for Residents and Visitors

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that new weekend train service from New Haven to New London and Old Saybrook on Shore Line East will begin Saturday, June 1, 2013.

• Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Commemorate Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman issued the following statements commemorating Memorial Day, observed May 27, 2013.

• Gov. Malloy Applauds House Passage of CT CARE

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation he introduced that will create a foundation to accept private donations in the immediate aftermath of an emergency and disseminate them as quickly as possible to victims in accordance with the donors' intent.

• Gov. Malloy: $1.16 Million in Loans Awarded for Affordable Housing

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein, and state and local officials, today announced $1.16 million in loans through the Department's Predevelopment Cost Revolving Loan Program to help fund six proposed affordable housing sites in Danielson, Oxford, Ledyard, Salisbury, Seymour, and Waterbury. The developments will create 234 units of elderly, family, and supportive housing.

• Gov. Malloy to Sign Minimum Wage Increase Into Law

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today congratulated the Connecticut House of Representatives for giving final passage to legislation that increases the minimum wage in the state and reaffirmed his intention to sign the bill, which was approved in the State Senate last week, after it gets transmitted to his desk.

• Thursday: Gov. Malloy Participates in State Capitol’s Polish Day Ceremony, Speaks at Conference on Homelessness, Receives Award from Boston College Law School

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at the State Capitol’s annual Polish Day ceremony, celebrating the 222nd anniversary of the Polish constitution.

• Gov. Malloy: Super Storm Sandy Aid Tops $367 Million

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $367 million in federal assistance to date has been approved to help Connecticut with disaster expenses following the aftermath Super Storm Sandy.

• Today: Gov. Malloy & NTSB Officials Update Media on Train Collision

  This morning around 9:30 a.m., representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are anticipated to arrive in Bridgeport at the site of Friday evening's Metro-North train collision, where they will meet with Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, and other state officials. Shortly after conducting a brief survey of the area, they will hold a news briefing to update the media with the latest available details.

• Gov. Malloy: $8 Million to Modernize Rail Freight Infrastructure Will Improve Commerce and Create Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Congressman Joe Courtney and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker, today announced that more than $8 million in Rail Freight Infrastructure Program funding will be released to four regional railroad company projects in an effort to improve and modernize Connecticut’s rail freight system.