Press Releases

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• 11/1/2012 Gov. Malloy: Service on Main New Haven Rail Line Resumes Friday Morning

  As the result of night-and-day repairs and coordinated equipment logistics by a dedicated workforce in the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that regular weekday service will return Friday morning to the main line of the New Haven rail commuter line. In addition, the Governor said that train fares will be waived on Friday.

• 11/5/2012 Gov. Malloy Orders Extension of Practice Provision for Physical Therapist Assistant Candidates

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed an executive order granting a 30-day extension of the 120-day temporary practice provision for Connecticut physical therapist assistant candidates who had been scheduled to take the October 30, 2012 licensure examination, which was postponed due to the impact of Storm Sandy on the state.

• 11/6/2012 Gov. Malloy Releases Fact Sheet on How to Apply for Storm Sandy Disaster Assistance

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a useful fact sheet for Connecticut residents seeking information on how to apply for federal disaster assistance resulting from Storm Sandy. The fact sheet provides step-by-step details on how the FEMA application process works and can be downloaded at www.ct.gov/sandy.

• 11/29/2012 Gov. Malloy Will Seek $3.2 Billion from the Federal Government for Infrastructure Improvements

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will seek $3.2 billion from the Federal Government for infrastructure hardening, following the extensive damage incurred most recently from Storm Sandy. Combined, Connecticut sustained more than $1 billion in damage from Tropical Storm Irene, the October Nor'easter and Storm Sandy.

• 11/2/2012 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Visits Small Business In Norwalk Damaged By Storm, Holds News Conference At Bridgeport Fema Center With SBA Administrator

  On Saturday at 2:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, joined by U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen Mills, will visit Overton’s Seafood, a small business in Norwalk whose building was heavily damaged by Storm Sandy.

• 11/18/2012 Monday: Gov. Malloy Attends News Conference Announcing Mortgage Assistance Event, Highlights Comprehensive Energy Plan in Woodbridge

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Attorney General George Jepsen and Connecticut Department of Banking Commissioner Howard Pitkin for a news conference to announce the details of the fourth state-sponsored homeowners’ mortgage assistance event, scheduled for November 28 in Waterbury.

• 11/19/2012 State Officials Offer Help to Distressed Homeowners

  Connecticut's distressed homeowners have another opportunity to explore loan modification and foreclosure prevention options with their banks at a day-long, state-sponsored forum Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the Conference Center at CoCo Key in Waterbury.

• 11/28/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Highlights Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel C. Esty will visit Modern Woodcrafts in Plainville, where they will highlight the benefits of energy efficiency programs for businesses and individuals.

• 11/5/2012 Today at 5PM: Gov. Malloy Updates Media on Storm Recovery Efforts

  Today at 5:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media availability to provide an update on storm recovery efforts.

• 11/14/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Holds Monthly Commissioners Meeting, Speaks at ConnCAN Event, Keynotes CT Hispanic Bar Association Dinner

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold his monthly meeting with the commissioners of each state agency.

• 11/2/2012 Today: Gov. Malloy Participates in State Police Awards Ceremony, Views Storm Damage in New Haven & West Haven

  At 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will participate in the Connecticut State Police Awards Ceremony in Meriden.

• 11/1/2012 Today: Gov. Malloy Holds Media Availability With US Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano, Visits National Guard Troops in East Hartford, Holds Media Briefing on Storm Recovery Efforts

  Today at 11:30 a.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will join U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation and other local officials for a media availability at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport.

• 11/19/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Association for Corporate Growth Event, Welcomes Air National Guard Unit Home

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote address at the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth’s State of the State event in Fairfield.

• 11/13/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Conn. Retail Merchants Association Event, Attends House of Bread Fundraiser, Receives Agriculture Award

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote speech at the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association’s annual meeting in Hartford.

• 11/14/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Small Town Economic Assistance Emergency Management Grants for Bethany, Greenwich, South Windsor

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) emergency management awards today for the towns of Bethany, Greenwich, and South Windsor. Towns are awarded funds to undertake projects that upgrade infrastructure and the town’s ability to respond to emergencies.