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• Gov. Malloy: Flags to be Lowered Wednesday in Honor of the National Day of Remembrance for President Lincoln

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in accordance to a proclamation from President Barack Obama, U.S. and state flags should fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in recognition of the national "Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln."

• Gov. Malloy Hails House Passage of Long Island Sound "Blue Plan" Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives today for approving legislation he sponsored that will create the Long Island Sound Blue Plan - an effort that will result in the development of a coordinated strategy on behalf of the state in regards to any potential future use of the Sound's waters and submerged lands. 

• Gov. Malloy Lifts Ban on State-Funded Travel to Indiana

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, following the passage of an amended religious freedom recognition act, he would lift the ban on state-funded travel between Connecticut and Indiana. The adjusted legislation now provides protections to LGBTQ individuals, and as such, falls outside the scope of the Executive Order issued earlier this week.

• Gov. Malloy Selects Dr. Dianna Wentzell as Commissioner of the Department of Education

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is selecting Dr. Dianna R. Wentzell to serve as Commissioner of the State Department of Education.  Dr. Wentzell, a former teacher with over 25 years of experience as an educator in Connecticut, has been serving as the department's Interim Commissioner since January.

• Gov. Malloy Signs Order Establishing Council to Ensure Connecticut Remains a Leader in Addressing Climate Change

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order directing the establishment of a new council that will ensure the State of Connecticut is on a path to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals by 2050 and remains a national leader in addressing climate change.

• Gov. Malloy: State Receives Emergency Management Accreditation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that for the first time, the State of Connecticut has received full accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).  EMAP is a set of 64 standards by which programs that apply for accreditation are evaluated.  The state's emergency management program met all 64 standards.

• Gov. Malloy: Tourism Industry Contributes $14 Billion to Connecticut's Economy, Adding 5,000 Jobs in Recent Years

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the results of an economic impact study of the tourism industry in Connecticut, showing that the sector of the state's economy generated $14 billion in total sales in 2013 - a three-percent increase from the prior year. The study also shows that tourism supports more than 118,000 jobs statewide - including 80,000 direct jobs - representing 5.3 percent of all employment in the state. Approximately 5,000 new jobs have been created in the industry since the end of the recession.

• Monday: Gov. Malloy Attends Stem Cell Symposium; Holds Availability on Five-Year Transportation Ramp-Up; Keynotes Northwest Connecticut Chamber Meeting

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make welcoming remarks at StemConn 2015, an annual scientific symposium highlighting the work of stem cell and regenerative medicine researchers in Connecticut.

• New England Governors' Statement on Regional Cooperation for Energy Infastructure

  The following statement was released by the Governors of the New England states following their meeting in Hartford today to discuss strategies for addressing energy infrastructure challenges facing the region:

• Thursday: Gov. Malloy Visits Small Town Capital Improvement Project in Bethany; Keynotes Bridgeport Regional Business Council Meeting

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media availability in Bethany, where he will highlight a small town capital improvement project. He will be joined by First Selectman Derrylyn Gorski and other local officials.

• Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Attends First Meeting of Transportation Finance Panel; Makes Announcement on the Walk Bridge in Norwalk; Participates in Stamford Citizen of the Year Ceremony

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make introductory remarks at the first meeting of the Governor's Transportation Finance Panel, which he created to analyze and recommend options for financing a transformation of Connecticut's transportation infrastructure over the next 30 years and beyond.

• Monday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Roundtable on Job Growth

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a roundtable discussion on job growth, where he will hear from individuals who recently secured employment by utilizing resources and services from the Connecticut Department of Labor and its partnered organizations and businesses.

• Monday: Gov. Malloy Visits the I-84 Hartford Viaduct to Discuss the Future of Transportation Infustructure

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit a section of the viaduct on Interstate 84 in Hartford to discuss the state's transportation infrastructure.  The Hartford Viaduct is the elevated section of I-84 with structures that were originally designed in the 1960s for a 50-year service life.

• Thursday: Gov. Malloy Highlights Transportation and Development Upgrades in Old Saybrook; Attends Events in Darien and Woodbridge

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at the Old Saybrook train station to highlight transportation upgrades and development in the surrounding area, boosting the local economy and improving quality of life.  He will be joined by Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker and other state and local officials.

• Thursday: Gov. Malloy Hosts New England Governors for Energy Forum in Hartford

  On Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will host the Governors of the New England states at the "Northeast Forum on Regional Energy Solutions" in Hartford to discuss strategies for addressing energy infrastructure challenges facing the region.