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• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on U.S. Supreme Court Contraception Ruling

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements concerning today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that closely held corporations with religious owners can be exempt from the requirement to cover contraception.

• Gov. Malloy: Land Transfer Will Honor Sandy Hook Victim

  Joined by lawmakers and the family of Catherine Violet Hubbard, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today handed over the deed for approximately 34.44 acres of land in Newtown to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation, Inc. during a ceremonial bill signing of Special Act 14-13, which facilitates the transfer of the state-owned land for the creation of an animal sanctuary and wildlife preserve.

• Gov. Malloy: ConnDOT Exceeds Goal of Advertising Transportation Projects for Bids by 20 Percent

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) has exceeded its goal of advertising $1 billion worth of bids on construction projects in the current federal fiscal year by 20 percent.

• Thursday: Gov. Malloy Attends Events in Simsbury, New Haven, Cromwell and Hartford

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony in Simsbury to commemorate a housing facility being developed by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society that will become the first supportive, affordable and accessible independent living apartment complex in the region for individuals living with multiple sclerosis.

• Gov. Malloy: Record Ridership on Shore Line East Commuter Rail Line

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ridership on Shore Line East – the commuter rail line between New Haven and New London – set a new record last month with 63,959 passenger trips.

• Gov. Malloy: State Brownfield Funding Will Help 11 Communities Take Important Step in Redevelopment Process

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded $1,698,400 in assessment grants to 11 municipalities to support property cleanup and advance the development of brownfield sites throughout the state.

• Gov. Malloy: Federal Funding Will Help Replace the Walk Bridge and Improve Reliability Along the New Haven Line

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut has received a $161 million federal grant to be used to fund the design and replacement of the New Haven Line’s Walk Railroad Bridge in Norwalk.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on MTA 100-Day Action Plan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued the following statement regarding the release of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 100-Day Action Plan.

• Gov. Malloy Hails Senate Approval of Legislation Renewing & Upgrading State’s Recycling and Waste Management System

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today hailed the Connecticut State Senate for adopting legislation he introduced that will result in a major modernization of the state’s recycling and waste management system that will not only help the environment, but saves taxpayer money and will create economic benefits in the state.

• Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates Passage of New Law Strengthening Sexual Assault Prevention and Response on College Campuses

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at the offices of Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) in East Hartford to commemorate the adoption of a new law (PA 14-11) that strengthens sexual assault prevention and response procedures at institutions of higher learning in Connecticut.

• Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Thursday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, in correspondence with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on State Senate Approval of Yet Another Insurance Mandate

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to action taken by the State Senate early this morning, whereby Senate Bill 586 was amended with language that effectively adds yet another mandate onto insurance carriers, which will raise the cost of health insurance for consumers.

• Gov. Malloy Statement on Attacks in London

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the reported attacks in London, England this evening.

• Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Passage of Legislation Authorizing the Testing of Autonomous Vehicles in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the final passage of legislation in the Connecticut General Assembly that will create a pilot program allowing manufacturers and fleet service providers to test fully autonomous vehicles in Connecticut. The legislation, which was adopted in the House of Representatives tonight in concurrence with the Senate and next moves to the Governor for his signature, establishes strict requirements for testing under the program and requires participating municipalities to enter into agreements with autonomous vehicle testers.

• Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Hail Senate Passage of ‘Person First’ Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding the State Senate for voting tonight to approve legislation the Governor introduced that updates outdated language within the Connecticut state statutes that are in reference to persons with disabilities and replaces them with person-first, respectful language.