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Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed into law a bill that gives law enforcement an additional tool to investigate domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) and also expands access to services to victims of child exploitation. In addition, the Governor today announced the launch of a new law enforcement education initiative that will enhance the effectiveness of investigations and prosecutions of this crime.
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Gov. Malloy Signs Bill Combating Substance Abuse and Opioid Overdose
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy hosted a bill signing ceremony in New London to commemorate the final passage of legislation he introduced that will help curb heroin and prescription opioid abuse.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has successfully been designated by the Obama Administration under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative. With this designation, Connecticut will receive coordinated support from eleven federal agencies with access to more than $1 billion in federal funding dedicated to economic development and the resurgence of manufacturing in the United States.
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Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Military Members Killed in Tennessee
Governor Dannel P. Malloy is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be flown at half-staff in the state in honor of the four United States Marines and a United States Navy officer slain in a Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting.
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Gov. Malloy Applauds President Obama’s Efforts to See that ‘America is a Nation of Second Chances’
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded an announcement by President Barack Obama that he is commuting the sentences of 46 men and women convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who received harsh sentences disproportionate to their crimes. President Obama noted that overly-harsh sentencing for nonviolent offenses foment a cycle of permanent punishment, making it even harder for those to re-enter society.
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Gov. Malloy and Secretary Merrill Announce Launch of New State Regulations Website
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill today announced that Connecticut's website of state regulations has re-launched in an improved format that dramatically increases public accessibility and transparency in the state's regulation process. Located at eregulations.ct.gov, the website allows users to easily search the state's regulations using common text searching or advanced Boolean searching, and also allows for search filtering to find information faster.
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Gov. Malloy and Commissioner Ayala Announce Major Computer System Upgrades Coming to DMV
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Andres Ayala, Jr., today announced that major customer service improvements, including the addition of new online services, will require DMV to close its offices - except for licensing services - from Tuesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 15, 2015. The department's offices will reopen for all transactions on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.
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Gov. Malloy: Synchrony Financial to Add Up to 400 New Jobs in Connecticut
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and executives from Synchrony Financial - a premier consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford - today announced that the company is expanding its Connecticut operations with the creation of 200 to 400 new, full-time jobs in the state while retaining 310 jobs.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state is launching a new workforce development initiative through the Manufacturing Innovation Fund that supports a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction for apprentices in the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturing Innovation Fund Apprenticeship Program will provide wage subsidies and tuition reimbursements to eligible companies in order to increase the number of apprentices in Connecticut and ensure a talented, skilled workforce for the future.
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Gov. Malloy and Conn. Insurance Department Announce New Guidelines to Expand Health Care for Women
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Katharine L. Wade today announced that new department health insurance guidance will increase access to infertility treatment for women 40 and older.
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Gov. Malloy Announces Brian Durand to Serve as Chief of Staff Starting September 28
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Brian Durand, who currently serves in his office as Deputy Chief of Staff, will replace outgoing Chief of Staff Mark Ojakian beginning Monday, September 28, 2015. Durand has served as the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff since 2012 and previously worked at the Office of Policy and Management.
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Gov. Malloy Plans Transformation of Meriden Highway Interchange
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited one of the most complex and congested highway interchanges in Connecticut where I-91, I-691 and Route 15 converge in Meriden and called for a new design of the area to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce congestion.
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Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Release of Job Growth Data for July
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the Connecticut Department of Labor's "Labor Situation" report for July 2015.
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Gov. Malloy Announces $18 Million to Revitalize and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein today announced that the State of Connecticut is awarding $17,960,000 in loans and grants to help fund ten affordable housing developments in the State Sponsored Housing Portfolio.
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Gov. Malloy Announces Approval to Reduce Standardized Testing for Grade 11 Students
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has approved a waiver request he submitted on behalf of the State of Connecticut to reduce the amount of standardized testing required for public high school students. In an effort to eliminate duplicative testing, reduce over-testing, mitigate student stress, and address parental concerns, the Governor last fall sought federal approval to replace the 11th grade Smarter Balance Assessment - or SBAC exam - with the SAT.With today's approval, starting in the fall 2015-2016 school-year, the SAT will be used in lieu of SBAC, and will be free for all Connecticut students.