Press Releases

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• 9/16/2014 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Confirmation of Commissioner Linda Schwartz to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding today’s confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz to serve as the new Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Policy and Planning in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

• 1/23/2014 Gov. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday, Receive Expert Testimony on Behavioral Health and Crisis Counseling Services

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, January 24, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will receive presentations from several experts regarding issues related to behavioral health and crisis counseling services.

• 1/21/2014 Gov. Malloy: Winter Storm and Severe Cold Weather to Impact the State

  With a significant winter storm bearing down on the state, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging residents to take it slow and avoid travel during the height of the storm Tuesday night.

• 1/8/2014 Gov. Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday, Discuss Safe School Design and Security

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, January 10, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where the group will discuss safe school design and school security safety plans.

• 1/1/2014 Gov. Malloy: Winter Storm and Severe Cold Weather Will Impact the State Over the Next Few Days

  With a winter storm and bitter cold temperatures expected over the next few days, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging residents to take it slow and avoid travel during the height of the storm Thursday night and has directed the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to coordinate with 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the state’s most vulnerable people are protected from the severe cold weather.

• 1/24/2014 Gov. Malloy Unveils Proposals to Improve State's Mental Health System

  Joined by State Department of Mental Health and Addition Services (DMHAS) Commissioner Patricia Rehmer and state and local law enforcement officials at Capitol Region Mental Health Center, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today unveiled a comprehensive plan to focus significant attention and resources toward improving the mental health system for Connecticut citizens.

• 9/22/2014 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Aerospace and Defense Summit in Groton, Visits Putnam Farmers’ Market and Tours Downtown

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make opening remarks at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Aerospace and Defense International Trade Summit in Groton, where he will speak about his administration’s commitment to business and job growth in the two sectors.

• 1/24/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on Metro-North

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding last night’s problems that caused Metro-North trains to halt for nearly two hours.

• 1/29/2014 Gov. Malloy Unveils Legislation to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing in Connecticut and Create Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, state officials and legislators, and local business leaders, today announced that he will introduce legislation during the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly to establish a new Advanced Manufacturing Fund to assist Connecticut manufacturers meet growing demand and create jobs.

• 1/30/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on Federal Court Decision Upholding State Gun Laws

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement in response to a federal judge’s decision today upholding Connecticut’s gun laws.

• 1/3/2014 Today at Noon: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media on Winter Storm & Severe Cold Weather

  Today at 12:02 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Hartford to provide updates on today's winter storm and severe cold weather.

• 1/23/2014 Today at 3:15 PM: Gov. Malloy Announces Administrative Appointment

  Today at 3:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Hartford to announce a major administrative appointment.

• 1/20/2014 Gov. Malloy: Severe Cold Weather to Impact the State

  With bitter cold temperatures expected to impact the state over the next week, Governor Dannel P. Malloy has activated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol, directing the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Housing (DOH) to coordinate with 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the state’s most vulnerable people are protected from the severe cold weather.

• 1/16/2014 Gov. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday, Receive Expert Testimony on Autism Spectrum Disorders

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, January 17, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will receive presentations from several experts regarding issues related to autism spectrum disorders.

• 1/2/2014 Gov. Malloy: State to Approve Funding for Program That Will Help Shoreline Residents Prepare for Future Severe Weather and Flooding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced initial funding of $2 million for the Connecticut Shoreline Resiliency Fund, a low-interest loan program to help residents elevate their homes and flood-proof their businesses in areas prone to coastal flooding.