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  • Gov. Malloy: State Receives $8.2 Million Grant to Bolster Second Chance Society Efforts

    Governor Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has been awarded a $8,240,940 federal grant over five years that will support Connecticut's Second Chance Society initiatives by enhancing ongoing efforts to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

  • Gov. Malloy Statement on June Jobs Report

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to the release of the Connecticut Department of Labor's monthly "Labor Situation" report for June 2015.  The report shows that 2,600 private sector jobs were added in the state last month, and the unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 5.7 percent - its lowest point since July 2008.

  • Gov. Malloy Signs ‘Second Chance Society’ Bill to Further Reduce Crime and Successfully Re-Integrate Nonviolent Offenders into Society

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined lawmakers, state officials and advocates for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the final passage into law of the "Second Chance Society" legislation the Governor introduced earlier this year.  The package of initiatives is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state's dropping crime rate, which is at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society and become productive workers in Connecticut's economy.

  • Gov. Malloy Signs Law Improving Processing of Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today joined sexual assault victim advocates and state officials to commemorate the passage into law of legislation that improves evidence collection and analysis in sexual assault cases by enhancing statewide protocols.  The new law establishes deadlines for transferring and testing sexual assault evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory - the state's crime lab - in order to provide a better framework for handling these cases.

  • Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents to Take Necessary Precautions During Summer Heat

    With temperatures anticipated to remain in the 90s during the next few days, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the height of the summer season.  For the most up-to-date list on available cooling centers that have been opened to the public across the state, Connecticut residents can contact the state's Infoline by calling 2-1-1 or visiting www.211ct.org.

  • Gov. Malloy on President Obama's Speech on Criminal Justice Reform

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement on President Obama's speech on criminal justice reform.

  • Gov. Malloy: Major Improvements in Downtown Meriden Will Encourage Economic and Transit-Oriented Development While Improving Quality of Life for Residents

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state and local officials and private developers to break ground on the construction of a mixed-use residential and retail complex and parking garage on Colony Street in Meriden as part of a larger plan to establish a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) district in connection with the city's new Intermodal Transit Center.

  • Gov. Malloy: Funding for Transformative Transportation Plan Now Underway

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the State Bond Commission today voted to fund the first batch of projects under his "Let's Go CT!" initiative, which will transform Connecticut's transportation infrastructure, modernize the system statewide to make it best-in-class, and attract businesses and grow jobs.  Earlier this year, Governor Malloy unveiled the historic plan, funding for which was approved under the adopted state budget.  The Governor explained that for two generations, the state fell short on necessary transportation investments and failed to implement a long-term strategic plan.

  • Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Continue Flying at Half-Staff Through Saturday, July 25

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that - in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama - U.S. and state flags should continue flying at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, July 25, to honor the military members slain in a Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting.  Yesterday, Governor Malloy ordered flags in Connecticut to be lowered to honor the victims of the shooting.  Today's presidential action extends that order through Saturday.

  • Gov. Malloy Announces Chief of Staff Mark Ojakian Will Depart the Administration by the End of 2015

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his longtime Chief of Staff, Mark Ojakian, will depart the administration by the end of 2015.

  • Gov. Malloy Announces Award Recipients for Competitive Affordable Homeownership Funding Round

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein today announced that 17 applications have been selected for funding under the department's Affordable Homeownership round.  The $30 million in funding will create homeownership opportunities for eligible individuals and families across the state.

  • Gov. Malloy Announces $7 Million in Grants for Brownfield Redevelopment in 12 Communities Throughout the State

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will award $7 million to 12 brownfield redevelopment and assessment projects across the state, including $5.4 million to four remediation and redevelopment projects and $1.5 million to eight projects for assessment and investigation.  Together, the projects will help clean up and assess a total of 462 acres of commercial, industrial and municipal properties.

  • Gov. Malloy Announces $12 Million in Small Cities Grants to 22 Municipalities to Enhance Local Communities, Increase Economic Development

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein today announced that 22 municipalities in Connecticut have been approved to receive nearly $12 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program awards from the state that will provide important upgrades and improvements to their local communities.Under the program, eligible applicants include smaller towns that have a population of not more than 50,000 residents.  The grants are awarded to the municipalities to facilitate projects that will enhance their communities in a variety of ways, including developing or preserving affordable housing, providing services to the most vulnerable residents in our communities, and creating and retaining jobs.

  • Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on the Passing of Sen. Eileen Daily

    Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the passing of former State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook.

  • Gov. Malloy Signs New Law to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, Announces Enhanced Effort to Improve Investigation and Prosecution of Exploiters

    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.