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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.
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Gov. Malloy Announces that Connecticut is First State in America to End Chronic Veteran Homelessness
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has been designated by the federal government as being the first state in the nation to have ended chronic homelessness among veterans.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen, and Commissioner Robert Klee of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released the following statements regarding the release today of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Power Plan, which will regulate carbon pollution from existing electric power plants.The EPA was required to issue this rule under the Clean Air Act and as a result of the 2006 decision by the United States Supreme Court in Massachusetts et al v. Environmental Protection Agency in which twelve states, including Connecticut, and several cities, brought suit against the EPA to force that federal agency to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants.
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Gov. Malloy Congratulates First Female Graduates of Army Ranger School
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the announcement that Captain Kristen Griest of Orange, Connecticut, will be one of the first two women to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School.
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Gov. Malloy: CTtransit Buses Soon to Provide Real-Time GPS Tracking Information Statewide
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that CTtransit buses throughout the state will soon be equipped with GPS devices that will provide real-time bus location information to riders. With a total of 42 million passenger trips taken per year, riders will be able to better plan travel with up-to-the-minute arrival and departure information, as well as a better experience, with the new devices.
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Gov. Malloy Encourages Consumers to Support Connecticut Grown Products
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited the North End Farmers' Market in Hartford, where he held an event to promote Connecticut Grown products and encouraged residents to purchase locally-grown, healthy food at their neighborhood farmers' markets.
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Gov. Malloy: Federal Aid for January Blizzard Has Reached Nearly $1.5 Million
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that nearly $1.5 million in federal assistance has been received by Connecticut since President Obama approved his Disaster Declaration request for New Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties as a result of the January 2015 blizzard. During the storm, some areas saw more than two feet of snow, with many towns - particularly in eastern Connecticut - devastated for several days or more.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on State Supreme Court Decision Regarding Former Capital Punishment Law
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement in response to the Connecticut Supreme Court's decision today regarding Connecticut's former capital punishment law.
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Today, the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), under the leadership of Chair Governor Dannel P. Malloy (CT) and Vice-chair Governor Charlie Baker (MA) took action on three fronts, issuing letters regarding the opioid epidemic, national surface transportation legislation, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that his office and state emergency management officials are closely monitoring the activity of Hurricane Joaquin, which is currently in the Atlantic Ocean, and is advising Connecticut residents to closely follow weather reports and prepare for the possibility of its arrival in the region over the next five days.
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El Gobernador Dannel P. Malloy dijo hoy que su oficina y los oficiales que manejan emergencias están observando muy de cerca las actividades relacionadas con el Huracán Joaquín, que está en estos momentos en el Océano Atlántico, y les aconseja a los residentes de Connecticut que sigan muy de cerca los reportes acerca del temporal y que se preparen para la posibilidad de su llegada a la región en los próximos cinco días.
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Gov. Malloy: Roadwork on State Roads and Highways Will be Suspended Over Labor Day Weekend
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that all construction and paving activities on state roads and highways will be suspended over the coming Labor Day weekend - the unofficial end to the summer travel season and traditionally one of the busiest traffic weekends of the year - in order to prioritize the convenience of motorists and help ease congestion.
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Gov. Malloy: New Data Shows Connecticut Saw Fourth Largest Violent Crime Drop in the Nation
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state public safety officials at the headquarters of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) in Middletown to announce new 2014 crime numbers, which reflected the fourth largest drop in violent crime nationwide over the year prior. The FBI's annual crime report shows that overall crime in Connecticut continued to drop in 2014, including a 9.7 percent decrease in violent crime.
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Gov. Malloy: Labor Department Recovers More Than $6.1 Million in Owed Wages for Connecticut Workers
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state Department of Labor's Division of Wage and Workplace Standards recovered more than $6.1 million in unpaid wages for Connecticut workers during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
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Gov. Malloy Joins Officials Nationwide in Committing to Support National Climate Efforts
Participating in the first-ever "U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit" at the invitation of the White House, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today reaffirmed Connecticut's commitment to reducing harmful carbon emissions linked to climate change in a manner that builds the state's economy and creates jobs for the future. The Governor signed a declaration to commit to action and to meet specific emission reductions targets.