Press Releases

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• 5/30/2013 Gov. Malloy Applauds House Passage of CT CARE

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation he introduced that will create a foundation to accept private donations in the immediate aftermath of an emergency and disseminate them as quickly as possible to victims in accordance with the donors' intent.

• 5/23/2013 Gov. Malloy Commends Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Increase

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy commended the passage of legislation in the Connecticut State Senate today that increases the minimum wage in the state by 75 cents per hour over a two-year period to a total of nine dollars per hour.

• 5/13/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman to Host Community Forum in Bristol on Thursday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will host a community forum in Bristol on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greene-Hills School (718 Pine Street).

• 5/28/2013 Gov. Malloy: Conn. Selected to Participate in National Initiative to Improve Social and Emotional Well-Being of Children in Foster Care

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Joette Katz today announced that Connecticut is among seven states selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Casey Family Programs to participate in the Three Branch Institute on Child Social and Emotional Well-Being to improve the welfare of children in foster care throughout the United States.

• 5/22/2013 Gov. Malloy Names Gary Collins Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected Gary Collins of Portland to serve as chairperson of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), the state agency responsible for addressing discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and working to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state.

• 5/2/2013 Gov. Malloy: New England Sets National Example of Equal Rights for Gay and Lesbian Americans

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy congratulated the State of Rhode Island for the anticipated approval of legislation later today legalizing same-sex marriage and noted that with its inclusion, every state in New England now recognizes marriage equality.

• 5/1/2013 Gov. Malloy: NewOak Capital Establishes New Operations in Danbury

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, and state and local officials, today announced that NewOak Capital, a financial services firm based in New York City, will establish NewOak Credit Services, LLC in Danbury. The expansion is expected to create up to 100 new jobs within three years.

• 5/31/2013 Gov. Malloy on Final Passage of Homeowner's Protection Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement upon final passage today of House Bill 6355 – An Act Concerning Homeowner Protection Rights. The bill, introduced by Governor Malloy in January, requires all parties participating in the Foreclosure Mediation Program to mediate in good faith and establishes a reporting requirement to track the actions and behavior of the parties during this process. It also creates a fast track foreclosure process to let the banks take ownership and sell properties when a homeowner has abandoned the property.

• 5/24/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs New Laws Expanding Benefits for Veterans as Residents Prepare to Commemorate Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday afternoon signed into law a series of bills expanding benefits and services for U.S. military veterans, noting the particular significance of the approaching Memorial Day holiday as residents prepare to honor the service of the men and women of the military.

• 5/18/2013 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Anniversary Celebration for Monsignor Weiss in Newtown

  On Sunday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks during a mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, which will be celebrating the 40th pastoral anniversary of Monsignor Robert E. Weiss.

• 5/2/2013 Gov. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Continues Discussions on Mental Health Services Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, May 3, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will hear presentations from behavioral health professionals on access to mental health services.

• 5/30/2013 Gov. Malloy: New Shore Line East Weekend Train Service Makes Coastal Connecticut More Accessible for Residents and Visitors

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that new weekend train service from New Haven to New London and Old Saybrook on Shore Line East will begin Saturday, June 1, 2013.

• 5/27/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Joins Senator Murphy to Launch New Manufacturing Initiative, Holds Community Forum in Meriden

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy at a news conference to launch a new manufacturing initiative in Connecticut.

• 5/20/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Energy Efficiency Event, Addresses State Tourism Conference, Makes Affordable Housing Announcement

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give welcoming remarks at the Power of Change awards ceremony, which was created by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the Hampshire Foundation, and the Common Sense Fund to recognize Connecticut’s state and municipal buildings that have made energy efficiency a core value.

• 5/4/2013 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Kicks Off Walk to End Lupus, Gives Remarks at Hebrew Health Care Event

  On Sunday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will kick-off the Walk to End Lupus Now in West Hartford.