Press Releases

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• 8/14/2013 Gov. Malloy: Investments in Microgrids, Energy Efficiency, and Hardening Infrastructure Critical to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and other state and local officials gathered today in Hartford to highlight the state's progress to mitigate the impact of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Connecticut's work to harden energy infrastructure and modernize its electric grid, as well as the state's progress in reducing harmful carbon emissions through investments in transportation, renewable energy projects, and energy efficiency initiatives position the state as a leader in the clean energy economy.

• 11/20/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in University of Bridgeport Groundbreaking, Attends House of Bread Banquet

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the University of Bridgeport Ernest C. Trefz School of Business groundbreaking ceremony.

• 11/7/2013 Friday: Gov. Malloy Visits the State Veterans Home in Rocky Hill, Attends Events in Hartford and Berlin

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make welcoming remarks at the MetroHartford Alliance’s Rising Star Breakfast in Hartford, where he will discuss his administration’s efforts to expand Connecticut’s economy and grow jobs.

• 8/23/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation to Improve Connecticut Newborn Health Screening Process

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday joined with a group of legislators and public health advocates for the ceremonial signing of legislation (Public Act 13-242 – "An Act Concerning Newborn Screening For Adrenoleukodystrophy") that requires Connecticut health care institutions to screen newborns in their care for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare, but potentially fatal, genetic disorder that affects the central nervous system and causes a range of neurological, physical, and behavioral symptoms.

• 11/22/2013 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements Regarding State's Decision on the Affordable Care Act Option

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding the state’s decision to forgo the President’s recent proposal for the Affordable Care Act. A fact sheet on the announcement and a memo from the Connecticut Insurance Department were also released.

• 11/12/2013 Gov. Malloy Announces Additional State Funds to Improve School Security

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that an additional 75 school districts, covering 435 schools, will receive funds as part of the School Security Grant Program, part of the Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety Act.

• 8/20/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislative Package Expanding Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday joined with a group of legislators and advocates for the ceremonial signing of a new package of laws (Public Act 13-214) that expand protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, continuing a trend to better coordinate services to best assist survivors.

• 11/10/2013 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Veterans Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement recognizing Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013.

• 11/27/2013 Gov. Malloy Applauds Senator Bye's Appointment as Appropriations Committee Chair

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr.’s appointment of Senator Beth Bye (D-West Hartford) as Senate Chair of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee.

• 8/10/2013 Gov. Malloy Statement on Tonight's Vigil in East Haven

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy tonight released the following statement on the vigil in honor of the victims of Friday's plane crash in East Haven.

• 8/7/2013 Judge's Preliminary Decision on Transmission Rates Favorable to New England States and Electric Utility Customers

  A federal administrative law judge has agreed with Connecticut and the New England states that earnings paid to electric transmission owners are too high, a decision that could mean substantial savings for the region’s utility customers if approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

• 11/22/2013 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at State Government Affairs Council's Policy Conference

  On Saturday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join a panel of governors for a discussion on education and workforce development at the State Government Affairs Council’s 2013 Leaders Policy Conference.

• 8/12/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy & HUD Secretary Donovan Visit Milford and Norwalk to Discuss Storm Sandy Recovery

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will welcome U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan to Connecticut. The federal agency recently approved a $72 million grant to help Connecticut residents, businesses and communities recover and rebuild from Storm Sandy.

• 11/6/2013 Gov. Malloy Statement on PURA Draft Decision to Expand Natural Gas Across the State

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued the following statement in response to the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) preliminary decision to approve the expansion of natural gas service across Connecticut.

• 8/26/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Gives Keynote Speech at Annual Housing Convention

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote speech at the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ 15th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Uncasville.