Press Releases

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• 12/21/2016 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, and Attorney General Jepsen Announce At-Home Drug Disposal Kits Now Available at Pharmacies Across Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Attorney General George Jepsen today announced that – as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat the misuse of opioids – 80,000 drug deactivation kits capable of safely disposing unused prescription medications have been donated to the State of Connecticut and are now available free-of-charge to residents at over 600 pharmacies throughout the state. The biodegradable Deterra drug disposal kits were donated by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and can deactivate and destroy up to 45 pills each simply by adding warm tap water and then disposing the kit in the trash.

• 12/27/2016 Gov. Malloy Announces Significant Improvements in DMV Wait Times as the Result of Time-Saving Measures that are Being Rolled Out in Offices Statewide

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that with the successful results of a pilot program that was launched at two Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices this fall that has resulted in a 55 percent reduction in wait times, the efficiency measures are being rolled out to other offices around the state in order to duplicate the results that are providing more conveniences to consumers through the introduction of certain time-saving measures, the loosening of certain requirements, and the elimination of red tape.

• 12/12/2016 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags in Connecticut to Remain at Half-Staff on Wednesday for the Anniversary of the Tragedy in Sandy Hook

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to remain at half-staff on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, in honor of the 20 children and six adults who were killed four years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered.

• 12/19/2016 Gov. Malloy Statement on Praxair's Announcement of Merger With German Company Linde

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the announcement made by Danbury, Connecticut-based company Praxair, Inc. that it will be merging with German company Linde. As part of the agreement under the merger, Praxair’s current CEO Steve Angel will lead the combined company as CEO and will be based in Connecticut.

• 12/7/2016 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on the Passing of John Glenn

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator, Marine, and astronaut John Glenn.

• 12/6/2016 Gov. Malloy Statement on the Nomination of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding reports that President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Scott Pruitt to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

• 12/6/2016 Gov. Malloy Announces Four Units at Correctional Institution in Somers to Close as Result of Declining Crime Rate and Prison Population

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as a result of the continuing decline in the state’s crime rate and the resulting drop in the prison population, the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) has closed four housing units at the Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers. The four units – commonly knowns as “the Q’s” – once held a total of more than 400 inmates. With reported crime at a 49-year low – and dropping significantly each year – and the number of prisoners recidivating and returning to prison down 19 percent, the DOC has been able to close three entire prisons and portions of several existing prisons.

• 12/8/2016 Gov. Malloy: Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of John Glenn

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama directing flags to be lowered across the country in honor of former U.S. Senator, veteran, and astronaut John Glenn – U.S. and state flags in Connecticut should be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of his interment, which has not yet been determined.

• 12/1/2016 Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut Labor Department Recovered Over $7.1 Million in Owed Wages for Workers

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) has recovered more than $7.1 million in unpaid wages for Connecticut workers during the fiscal year that ended June 30 – an increase of approximately $1 million from the previous year.

• 12/11/2016 Gov. Malloy and Congressman Courtney Announce Creation of Innovative Apprenticeship Program at Electric Boat

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney today announced that General Dynamics Electric Boat, working with the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL), has re-introduced an on-the-job training initiative using the nationally-recognized Registered Apprenticeship program. The program, which officially began last week, currently has 30 apprentices training in various job classifications that include inside machinists, outside machinists, welders, ship fitters, and sheet metal workers. On January 17, a second apprentice program will begin at Electric Boat (EB). An additional thirty design apprentices are enrolled in this four-year program, which includes classroom instruction provided by Three Rivers Community College and on-the-job training.

• 11/30/2016 Gov. Malloy Announces Commissioner Murray to Leave Department of Developmental Services Early Next Year

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has been informed by Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Commissioner Morna Murray that she intends to depart from her position with the agency early next year to pursue other professional opportunities. Commissioner Murray, who joined the administration in February 2015, will continue to serve in her current capacity and oversee a transition period prior to her departure.

• 12/1/2016 Gov. Malloy Directs State Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of State Representative Betty Boukus

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut to fly at half-staff in honor of State Representative Betty Boukus (D-New Britain, Plainville), who passed away early this morning. State flags should be lowered beginning immediately until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined.

• 12/20/2016 Gov. Malloy: Pilot Program Raises Awareness of Youth Homelessness and Provides Guidance on Available Resources

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein, and State Department of Education (SDE) Commissioner Dianna Wentzell today announced a new pilot program for students and faculty that raises awareness of youth homelessness and provides guidance on how students can seek assistance.

• 12/26/2016 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents that State's Minimum Wage Will Increase to $10.10 on January 1

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding Connecticut residents that the minimum wage in the state will be increasing from the current rate of $9.60 per hour to $10.10 on January 1, 2017 as the result of a law he signed in 2014 that scheduled increases for workers in three stages.

• 12/13/2016 Gov. Malloy Activates State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol from Thursday Evening Through Saturday Morning

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