Press Releases

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• 6/18/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Award of $9.8 Million in Stem Cell Research Funding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the awards of $9.8 million in stem cell research funds to 19 Connecticut–based researchers. The awards were made by the State of Connecticut Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee at its grant review meeting week in Farmington.

• 6/14/2012 Gov. Malloy: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers is Key to Achieving Academic Excellence

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced members of the Red Tape Review and Removal Task Force, the group that will study how the state can remove bureaucratic barriers to academic excellence. In January, the Governor announced his plan to reduce state education mandates and to unleash innovation by empowering local districts to improve student achievement.

• 6/15/2012 Gov. Malloy on Obama Administration Announcement of Deferred Action Process for Young People

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano's announcement today of a deferred action process for certain young people who are low enforcement priorities.

• 6/12/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Initiative to Phase-in Property Revaluations

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced an initiative that will allow communities across the state to phase-in revaluations of property for a period of up to five years, even if the value of property decreases. Under current law, municipalities can only phase-in increases in assessments. This new initiative allows towns and cities to "responsibly administer revaluations in a way that blunts the negative impact to residents," said Governor Malloy.

• 6/15/2012 Gov. Malloy: CareCentrix Becomes Fifth "First Five" Company

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state will support the expansion plans of CareCentrix, a leading provider of home health benefits management services. As the latest "First Five" company, the project will save more than 200 existing jobs and add nearly 300 new positions by 2017.

• 6/20/2012 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents to Take Necessary Precautions for Summer Heat

  With record high temperatures forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the summer months.

• 6/13/2012 Gov. Malloy: Renewable Resources Establishing U.S. Headquarters in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Renewable Resources Inc, a Scottish solar development company, will open its United States headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. The company plans to hire 50 employees by the end of this year, with the potential for future expansion.

• 6/4/2012 Gov. Malloy Signs Voting Rights Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed into law House Bill 5024, An Act Concerning Voting Rights, legislation that will make voter registration more efficient and increase participation in elections.

• 6/1/2012 Gov. Malloy on Latest Announcement by Speaker Donovan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement.

• 6/19/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Breaks Ground on Norwalk I-95 Improvement Project

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join state and local officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for a highway improvement project on I-95 in Norwalk designed to enhance traffic safety and ease congestion in the area around exits 14 and 15.

• 6/20/2012 Gov. Malloy: Small Business Express Program is Helping Connecticut Businesses Grow

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced five Connecticut small businesses are receiving assistance through the state's Small Business Express Program (EXP). The program was created as a part of the bipartisan Jobs Bill passed during last year's jobs special session to encourage business expansion and job growth.

• 6/14/2012 Friday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Small Business Forum, Participates in Event Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Tours CSC in Norwich

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give closing remarks at a forum on small businesses presented by The Hartford in association with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and the MetroHartford Alliance.

• 5/21/2012 Gov. Malloy, Attorney General Jepsen Announce Allocation of Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement Funds

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Attorney General George Jepsen today announced that Connecticut’s share of the $25 billion mortgage foreclosure servicing settlement will be spent to bolster and expand programs assisting Connecticut’s distressed homeowners.

• 5/24/2012 Gov. Malloy Highlights New Law Increasing Criminal Penalties for Desecration of War & Veterans' Memorials

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed into law legislation increasing the criminal penalties against those who are convicted of vandalizing war and veterans' memorials. The Governor said that with Memorial Day approaching this weekend, the new law comes at a time when the state and the nation honor the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

• 5/3/2012 Gov. Malloy: Federal Grant will Help Municipalities Coordinate Anti-Violence Efforts

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that 22 cities and towns will share a $915,000 federal grant that will assist cities and towns with preventing and reducing violent crime. The grant prioritizes municipal efforts for coordinated responses to incidents that occur across multiple jurisdictions.