Press Releases

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• 12/16/2013 Gov. Malloy Tours Growing Nutrigenomics Startup in Hartford

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today toured the Hartford headquarters of ThinkitDrinkit, a recipient of state assistance through the Small Business Express Program (EXP) and the Subsidized Training and Employment Program (STEP UP) which have helped the startup company grow steadily over the last year and hire more than 20 new employees.

• 12/19/2013 Friday: Gov. Malloy Visits Bricklayers Apprenticeship Site in Wallingford

  On Friday at afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit an apprenticeship program in Wallingford, where a group of apprentices are receiving on-the-job training with related classroom instruction in the areas of bricklaying, cement mason and tile trades.

• 12/18/2013 Gov. Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday, Discuss Law Enforcement Response and State's Attorney Report

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, December 20, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will receive a presentation from the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association regarding the response of law enforcement to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

• 12/8/2013 Honoring a Solemn Day in our State’s History

  Nearly a year ago, our state was confronted by an act of confounding evil. For many of us, the emotions we felt that day and in the days after are still raw, as if the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School happened only a moment ago. Of course, no one feels this more than the families and friends who lost a loved one that terrible day.

• 12/30/2013 Gov. Malloy: First of Two Increases in State's Minimum Wage Scheduled to Take Effect Wednesday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today reminded Connecticut residents that the first of two scheduled increases in the state’s minimum wage is slated to take effect this week as a result of a new law the Governor signed earlier this year, which requires the state’s minimum wage to increase from $8.25 to $8.70 on January 1, 2014, followed by a second increase on January 1, 2015 to $9.00.

• 12/5/2013 Gov. Malloy: Flags to be Lowered in Honor of Nelson Mandela

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in accordance to a proclamation from President Barack Obama, U.S. and state flags should fly at half-staff through sunset on Monday, December 9, “as a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela.”

• 12/5/2013 Friday: Gov. Malloy Welcomes Residents to Holiday Open House at the Governor's Residence

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will greet visitors attending the annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Residence in Hartford.

• 12/11/2013 Gov. Malloy: HomeServe USA to Expand and Create 130 Jobs in Norwalk

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that HomeServe USA Corp. is relocating its corporate headquarters to Norwalk.

• 12/6/2013 Gov. Malloy: Improvements to XL Center Will Help Drive Regional Economy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve $1.8 million in state funds at its next meeting to finance the planning and design of capital improvements at the XL Center.

• 12/5/2013 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents of Impending Deadline to Submit Comments for State Regulations Review Period

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today reminded Connecticut residents that they have until December 16 to submit comments to his office regarding state agency regulations they believe are obsolete, duplicative, excessively burdensome, or otherwise ineffective or unnecessary.

• 12/17/2013 Gov. Malloy Receives Report on Metro-North Safety Investments/Enhancements

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today received a report from MTA Metro-North Railroad President Howard Permut on recent infrastructure, technology and safety actions on the system.

• 12/4/2013 Gov. Malloy: Responders Involved in Sandy Hook Tragedy to Receive Compensatory Time Under Negotiated Agreement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that first responders and other state employees who were significantly involved with the direct response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School last year will be credited with forty hours of compensatory time under an agreement reached between the state and six unions representing the state employees.

• 12/13/2013 Gov. Malloy & Education Commissioner Statements on New Sheff v. O'Neill Agreement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor released the following statements regarding the new agreement reached today under the Sheff v. O’Neill decision.

• 12/31/2013 Gov. Malloy Announces $1.7 Million Federal Bonus for Children's Health Care Enrollment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Obama Administration has awarded a $1.7 million performance bonus to Connecticut for continuing improvements in children’s health care enrollment efforts in the state.

• 12/23/2013 Gov. Malloy: Advanced Anti-Fraud Technology Could Save Taxpayers Nearly $170 Million

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut taxpayers could save nearly $170 million over this biennium under a new initiative designed to identify and stop fraud in state programs, including the Medical Assistance program.