Press Releases

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• 8/18/2014 Gov. Malloy Signs Fracking Waste Moratorium Into Law

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state officials, lawmakers and environmental advocates for a ceremony at Farm River State Park in East Haven to commemorate the passage of a new state law that enacts a three-year moratorium on the handling of waste from hydraulic fracturing in Connecticut while its environmental impact is further researched.

• 8/13/2014 Gov. Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. in hearing room 1A of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

• 8/15/2014 Gov. Malloy: Three Connecticut Schools Recognized for Outstanding Innovation in Physical Fitness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils Jake Steinfeld announced today the three winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live Positively Fitness Center as part of the National Champion Schools campaign.

• 8/4/2014 Gov. Malloy: Thanks to the State’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy, New Natural Gas Pipeline in Wilton Will Save Money for Residents

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined officials from the Town of Wilton and representatives of Yankee Gas at a ceremony to launch the start of a large-scale natural gas expansion project in the town that is estimated to save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in energy costs for schools and other government buildings, in addition to being available for private residential and business use.

• 8/10/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates State's New Ignition Interlock Law

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at the headquarters of the Fairfield Police Department to commemorate the ratification of a new law strengthening the state’s ignition interlock requirements for driving under the influence (DUI) by authorizing the Department of Motor Vehicles to administratively require the devices be installed on cars of first-time DUI offenders.

• 8/18/2014 Statement from Governor Dannel P. Malloy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy was today informed by State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor that he will not serve a second term as commissioner and is actively seeking new professional opportunities. The Governor and the Commissioner released the following statements.

• 8/3/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Announces Major Natural Gas Expansion in Wilton, Visits Expansion Project at Smiths Medical in Southington

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join officials from the Town of Wilton and executives from Yankee Gas at a news conference to announce the start of a major construction project that will deliver a new natural gas pipeline to households and businesses where it was previously unavailable.

• 8/9/2014 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Marches in Battle of Stonington Bicentennial Parade

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy march in the Battle of Stonington Bicentennial Parade.

• 8/27/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement on Improving Communications With the Public During Times of Emergency

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford to make an announcement concerning the state’s efforts to improve communications with the public during times of emergency, specifically with those who are non-English speakers, have disabilities, or have certain functional needs.

• 8/6/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy and Treasurer Nappier Make Announcement on College Affordability

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier will hold a news conference in New Haven to announce the official launch of a state program that will make it easier for hardworking Connecticut families to save for higher education.

• 8/20/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Announces Additional Funding for Struggling School Districts, Attends Infinity Hall Grand Opening in Hartford

  On Thursday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit with New Britain school officials to see the progress that’s been made since the district joined the state’s Alliance District program.

• 8/19/2014 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Joins Vice President Joe Biden in East Hartford for Roundtable on Workforce Development

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Vice President Joe Biden at Goodwin College in East Hartford for a roundtable discussion on workforce development.

• 8/15/2014 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Runs in MADD Dash 5K, Participates in India Independence Day Ceremony

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will run in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Dash 5K in Stratford.

• 8/6/2014 Today at 1PM: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Make Major Announcement Regarding Access Health CT

  Today at 1:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Access Health CEO Kevin Counihan will hold a news conference to make a major announcement concerning the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Connecticut.

• 8/22/2014 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Attends Mount Olive Church Community Block Party in Hartford

  On Saturday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the Mount Olive Church Ministries community block party in Hartford.