Press Releases

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• 1/23/2012 Gov. Malloy Unveils Pension Proposal That Will Save Taxpayers Nearly $6 Billion Over Twenty Years

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a change to the pension funding plan that will avoid a spike in the state’s obligation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2032, avoiding a potential fiscal crisis. Under the current contribution plan, the state would have to make a one-time payment of $4.5 billion in FY2032 in order to reach full funding. The restructuring will save the state nearly $6 billion over the next 20 years, and put the pension system on the road to long-term sustainability, something that is currently not the case.

• 1/6/2012 Gov. Malloy's Two Storm Panel to Vote on Final Report Monday

  The working group Governor Dannel P. Malloy created to review the preparedness, response and recovery efforts of Tropical Storm Irene and the October Nor’easter will hold a meeting Monday morning to vote on its final report and set of recommendations.

• 1/20/2012 OPM Secretary Benjamin Barnes Statement on Moody's Rating Change

  Benjamin Barnes, Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, today released the following statement about the Moody’s change to the state’s bond rating.

• 1/10/2012 Office of Policy & Management Release: OPM Releases CT Technical High School Task Force Report

  The Connecticut Technical High School System (CTHSS) Task Force today released a report outlining recommendations designed to improve the system’s role in educating Connecticut’s workforce.

• 1/13/2012 Saturday: Gov. Malloy News Conference on Blue Laws

  On Saturday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Enfield to announce legislative proposals updating Connecticut’s Blue Laws.

• 1/10/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference to Announce Storm Proposals, Attends Groundbreaking for CT River Academy at Goodwin College

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Simsbury to outline his proposals to enhance preparedness, response and recovery efforts from future storms and natural disasters.

• 1/20/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces New Initiative to Streamline and Modernize Contracting Process for Nonprofits

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the establishment of a Point of Service Contracting Efficiency Office within the Office of Policy and Management.

• 1/10/2012 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statement on Jeanne Milstein

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Jeanne Milstein, the State Child Advocate.

• 1/18/2012 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman on the Passing of Dr. Mel Goldstein

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Mel Goldstein.

• 1/16/2012 Gov. Malloy and Secretary of the State Merrill Call for Preserving Access to Elections

  In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman joined Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, and Common Cause Board Chair Dr. Bilal Sekou to call for preserving voting rights and expanding access to voter registration.

• 1/16/2012 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman on the Death of Judge Robert Satter

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released a statement on the death of Superior Court Judge Robert Satter.

• 1/18/2012 Gov. Malloy: First Company Funded by Small Business Express Program to Double its Workforce

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the first company to be funded by the state’s new Small Business Express Program (EXP) – South Windsor-based Oxford Performance Materials, LLC – will allow the company to double its workforce by adding 12 positions.

• 1/12/2012 Gov. Malloy Forms Taskforce to Review and Assess Effectiveness of State's Business Tax Credits

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed Executive Order 17 which will create a nine member Governor’s Business Tax Policy Review Taskforce. The taskforce’s mission will be to review the state’s business tax policies to ensure that Connecticut is getting the maximum return on its investments, with an eye toward policies that will make the state even more competitive for future job growth.

• 1/3/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Remaining STEAP Awards for Towns Across the State

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the last round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) awards today. Towns across the state were awarded funds to make infrastructure upgrades, strengthen business corridors and local economies, and improve public spaces.

• 1/19/2012 Gov. Malloy Launches Effort to Revitalize the Capital Region

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith, state lawmakers, municipal officials and business leaders to announce the formation of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), which will strengthen and broaden the redevelopment efforts in Hartford and East Hartford.