Press Releases

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• 4/8/2011 Governor Malloy Announces Connecticut Awarded $33 Million to Help Unemployed Homeowners Facing Threat of Foreclosure

  Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive $33 million in aid from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program to assist homeowners facing foreclosure. Applications for this program are now being accepted by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). Information about the program is available at the CHFA website www.CHFA.ORG and by calling 877-571-CHFA (2432).

• 4/27/2011 Malloy Administration, Chairman Willis Announce Higher Ed Consolidation Agreement

  Mark Ojakian, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and Higher Education Chairman Roberta B. Willis announced an agreement concerning Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s proposal to consolidate the state’s community colleges, the Connecticut State University system and Charter Oak College to flatten administration and direct more money to students and classroom instruction. The deal had been in the works since last week, and details were finalized last night.

• 4/1/2011 Malloy and Daniels "Sweet Deal" Governors Ante Chocolate on Sunday's Semi-Finals Game

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels have regional gourmet chocolate riding on Sunday’s Final Four game between the UConn women and Notre Dame.

• 4/25/2011 Tuesday: Governor Malloy at Kids’ Speak Forum, Monthly All-Commissioners Meeting, Earth Day Teach-Out in Hartford, Mass Transit Security Event in New Haven

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will talk to students at Kids’ Speak, an event sponsored by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, that brings together students from across the state to discuss topics related to civil and human rights, including diversity, anti-bullying efforts, and equal protection.

• 4/16/2011 Sunday: Governor Malloy & Lt. Governor Wyman Attend UConn Victory Parade, Rally

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will march in the UConn Men’s Basketball Team parade in Hartford, which will be followed by a victory rally outside of the State Capitol building.

• 4/29/2011 Saturday: Governor Malloy Attends East Coast Greenway Trail Council and Board Meeting in Simsbury

  On Saturday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will be a guest speaker during the afternoon session of the East Coast Greenway Trail Council and Board meeting in Simsbury. Governor Malloy has been a proponent of the Greenway since he was Mayor of Stamford, advocating for the completion of Connecticut’s 196-mile portion of the 3,000-mile trail, which when complete will extend the length of the East Coast from Canada to Florida.

• 4/9/2011 Sunday: Governor Malloy Attends News Conference for Red Cross Workers in New Britain, Attends Litchfield Hills Film Festival Showing

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend a news conference in New Britain being hosted by Red Cross blood collection workers who have been working without a contract for two years. Later Sunday afternoon, Governor Malloy will attend the Litchfield Hills Film Festival showing of "In a Town This Size," a documentary film about an Oklahoma town and its long-suppressed tragedy of childhood sexual abuse. A discussion with the filmmaker, Patrick V. Brown, will follow.

• 4/7/2011 Friday: Governor Malloy Administers Oaths of Office to Judges Espinosa and Harper

  On Friday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will administer the oaths of office in two separate ceremonies to the Honorable Carmen Espinosa of Southington, who was recently confirmed to be a Judge of the Appellate Court, and the Honorable Lubbie Harper, Jr. of North Haven, who was recently confirmed to be a Justice of the Supreme Court.

• 4/20/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces Bonding for New London Community Health Center

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that next week’s Bond Commission Agenda will include $1 million for the renovation of the Community Health Center of New London.

• 4/4/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces Dual-Track Decision on Busway and Bristol-Waterbury Commuter Rail Line

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his decision regarding the fate of the New Britain-Hartford Bus Rapid Transit project – better known as the “Busway” – and the Bristol/Waterbury commuter rail line. After meeting with advocates and opponents of the Busway, Governor Malloy has decided to aggressively pursue construction of the Busway while launching a parallel and equally aggressive initiative to plan for the Bristol/Waterbury commuter line. This decision will create new jobs now, as the Busway project is “ready to go,” while continuing to address the needs of commuters on the Bristol/Waterbury rail line. In addition, Governor Malloy’s decision maximizes the availability of federal funding now and going forward.

• 4/5/2011 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Submits Robust Application for $227 Million of Florida-s Declined Rail Money

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that the state has submitted a robust application for $227 million in federal funding to complete the third phase of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) high-speed intercity passenger rail project. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) submitted its application Monday to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the $227 million, which is available because the State of Florida recently decided to reject some $2.4 billion in high-speed rail money because it did not want to commit to the state matching funds.

• 4/26/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of New State Tourism Website

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of the new CTvisit.com, the state’s official tourism website, in anticipation of the upcoming peak summer tourism season in Connecticut. The popular website is now an even more informational online travel planning resource, redesigned to better showcase all that Connecticut has to offer and meet evolving consumer expectations.

• 4/22/2011 Gov. Malloy on Earth Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on the 41st annual Earth Day.

• 4/29/2011 Gov. Malloy: Navy Awards $2.4 Million Contract for Sub Base Boiler Project to Local Contractor

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy was pleased to see the U.S. Navy’s announcement awarding a $2.4 million contract for the construction of a replacement boiler at the Naval Submarine Base New London to a Groton contractor.

• 4/1/2011 Gov. Malloy on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued the following statement today in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.