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Gov. Malloy: Replacement of Norwalk Rail Bridge on Schedule
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today announced that the design for a new Walk Railroad Bridge in Norwalk is progressing and remains on schedule. Prior to Governor Malloy's administration, the bridge, which was first built in 1896, had gone decades without any plans for replacement despite its declining reliability. Now, as bridge designers have been developing plans for the replacement bridge and preparing the necessary permits, interim repairs to help ensure its functionality have been completed. Construction on an entirely new bridge is expected to begin in 2016 and be completed in 2020.
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Gov. Malloy Statement on March 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 March 2015.
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Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Receives $700k to Combat Veteran Homelessness
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Connecticut nearly $700,000 in federal funding to support Connecticut's efforts to help end veteran homelessness.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will host an energy summit of New England's Governors in Hartford on Thursday, April 23, to pursue next steps in efforts to develop and implement a cooperative strategy to address energy infrastructure challenges facing the region.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state and local officials at the train station in Old Saybrook to highlight transit-oriented development (TOD) initiatives in the surrounding area. The projects represent the state's continued commitment to provide Connecticut and its local communities with a best-in-class transportation system, delivering economic development, job growth, and improved quality of life.
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On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker and a group of transportation advocates at a rally as part of "National Stand Up 4 Transportation Day" urging the U.S. Congress to pass multi-year federal transportation funding legislation.
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Thursday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Dinner
On Thursday evening, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will keynote the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner, where he will speak with the local business community about his agenda for Connecticut's future and his vision to transform the state's infrastructure to create jobs and attract business.
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Saturday Gov. Malloy Speaks at Ceremony Commemorating the Armenian Genocide
On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make remarks at a ceremony at the State Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ridership on the New Haven commuter rail line reached record highs in 2014, with 39.6 million passenger trips - a 1.6 percent increase over 2013 - according to numbers released today by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, parent of Metro-North, the operator of the New Haven Line.
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Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement on Climate Change
On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will commemorate Earth Day by making an announcement regarding his efforts to ensure that Connecticut remains a national leader in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He will be joined by Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee.
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Gov. Malloy Announces Small Town Grants to Assist Six Communities with Capital Improvement Projects
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, in the second installment of several rounds of grants this year, six towns throughout Connecticut are being awarded funding under the state's Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) to assist with infrastructure improvement projects.
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Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman: U.S. Supreme Court Should Stand Up for Equality
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in the Obergefell v. Hodges landmark case on marriage equality:
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Gov. Malloy Announces Donation of Land to Create New State Park Scenic Reserve in Bloomfield
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has acquired approximately 40-acres of land in Bloomfield that will be preserved for public open space as the Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve.
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Hartford Business Improvement District, the City of Hartford and the State of Connecticut will host a victory parade and rally in downtown Hartford on Sunday, April 12, 2015 to congratulate the UConn Women's Basketball team for winning the 2015 NCAA Basketball National Championship.
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Gov. Malloy: State Prevents Over $14 Million in Tax Fraud so Far this Season
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that, through diligence by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS), the state has identified and saved taxpayers over $14 million in fraudulent claims within 2014 filings so far this season.