Press Releases

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• 5/22/2012 Gov. Malloy: Busway Initiative Brings Jobs, Economic Development to Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and top federal, state and local officials today held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Connecticut’s first rapid transit system, CTfastrak, in Hartford. Known informally during the planning stages as the New Britain-Hartford Busway, the project will include 11 stations in New Britain, Newington, West Hartford and Hartford with buses running every three to six minutes during peak commuting hours.

• 5/15/2012 Gov. Malloy Orders Flags to Half Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy directed the U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed annually on May 15.

• 5/24/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on Layoffs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding layoffs at two Connecticut companies.

• 5/7/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Gives Remarks at MFG4 Conference

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Malloy will give brief remarks at the opening ceremony of the Mfg4 (Manufacturing 4 the Future) conference and exposition in Hartford.

• 5/14/2012 Gov. Malloy Unveils the Connecticut "Still Revolutionary-"Campaign

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, Deputy DECD Commissioner Kip Bergstrom and other state officials, today unveiled Connecticut’s new branding campaign, entitled ‘Still Revolutionary’.

• 5/9/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Addresses General Assembly at Midnight, Holds Session Wrap-Up Media Availability at 9 A.M.

  On Thursday morning shortly after midnight, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will address a joint convention of the General Assembly to give closing remarks for the 2012 Regular Session of the state legislature.

• 5/7/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on Senate Passage of Capital Region Development Authority

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded Senate passage of SB22, An Act Concerning the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA).

• 5/11/2012 Gov. Malloy Names Alyssa Goduti as Nonprofit Liaison

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has named Alyssa Goduti of Cromwell to serve as the Governor’s Nonprofit Liaison, the state’s advocate for nonprofit community providers.

• 5/5/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on Final Passage of Bill to Allow the Sale of Marijuana for Palliative Use

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released this statement upon Senate passage of legislation regarding the palliative use of marijuana.

• 5/29/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Metro Green Residences Opening Ceremony in Stamford

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at a ceremony celebrating the opening of Metro Green Residences, a new 50-unit mixed-income, transit-oriented residential community in Stamford.

• 5/17/2012 Gov. Malloy: State Agencies Moving to Assist Residents Facing Loss of Unemployment Benefits

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today directed Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) Commissioner Glenn Marshall and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick Bremby to begin implementing their plan to bring targeted services to individuals and families who are losing their unemployment benefits as a result of the state’s declining unemployment rate. The plan will coordinate communications to affected residents, improve access to social service programs and increase awareness of workforce development programs.

• 5/17/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on April Jobs Report

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued the following statement regarding today’s release of the Connecticut Department of Labor’s monthly “Labor Situation” report for April 2012, which indicates that the state’s unemployment rate remained at 7.7 percent. The national unemployment rate is currently 8.1 percent.

• 5/9/2012 Gov. Malloy on Final Passage of Capital Region Development Authority

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded House passage of SB22, An Act Concerning the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA).

• 5/8/2012 Gov. Malloy on Final Passage of Education Reform Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in reaction to the final passage of his education reform legislation.

• 5/7/2012 Gov. Malloy on Final Passage of Design Build Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued the following statement on the House’s passage of S.B. 33, the Governor’s Design Build Legislation.