Press Releases

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• 11/17/2011 President Obama Approves Request for Disaster Declaration

  Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman announced tonight that President Barack Obama has approved Governor Dannel P. Malloy's November 11, 2011 request for a Major Disaster Declaration, enabling state and local governments and certain non-profits to apply for federal funding in the aftermath of October's historic storm.

• 11/10/2011 State Launches Website to Assist Military Veterans Seeking Jobs

  Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and Labor Commissioner Glenn Marshall today announced the launch of a website that will connect job-seeking military veterans and employers interested in hiring them.

• 2/8/2011 MALLOY & WYMAN STREAMLINE ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR NEARLY 600,000 RESIDENTS

  The administration of Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced plans for sweeping, cost-saving changes in the organization of state health care programs for nearly 600,000 residents.

• 2/28/2011 Lt. Governor to Welcome Troops Home in Windsor Locks

  Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman will welcome home the 247th Engineer unit tomorrow afternoon in Windsor Locks

• 10/25/2012 GOV. MALLOY ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO MONITOR HURRICANE SANDY AND TO BE PREPARED

  With Hurricane Sandy potentially threatening Connecticut, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is asking residents to closely monitor the storm’s path over the next few days and to be prepared.

• 8/2/2011 Lt. Governor Wyman Says State Seeking Nominations For Connecticut Veterans' Hall of Fame

  Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that the state is seeking nominations for the Connecticut Veterans' Hall of Fame, which recognizes distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service.

• 2/17/2011 Governor Malloy & Lt. Governor Wyman Urge Speaker Boehner to Oppose Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood and Other Family Planning Centers

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today called on Speaker of the House John A. Boehner to oppose efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and other family planning centers, in light of promises by Republicans to work first on stabilizing the economy and putting people back to work.

• 8/28/2011 Hurricane Irene Website Launched

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today launched a website dedicated to keeping state residents up-to-date on Hurricane Irene, its potential track, and the work the state is doing to keep residents safe.

• 8/25/2011 Members of CT Health Insurance Exchange Announced

  Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced the 14 members of the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, which by 2014 will offer individuals a variety of coverage options.

• 8/30/2011 Lt. Governor Visits Storm Damaged Areas

  Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman on Wednesday, August 31st, will visit storm-damaged areas in Guilford, Bristol, Southbury and New Milford, where she will speak to residents and confer with local officials about their recovery operations and how the state can assist.

• 8/15/2011 State Receives $6.7 Million Federal Grant to Create Health Insurance Exchange

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that the state has secured a $6.7 million federal grant to help create the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, which by 2014 will offer individuals and small businesses a variety of coverage options.

• 12/29/2011 Governor Malloy Annouces $5.2 Million Federal Bonus For Children's Health Care

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Obama Administration has awarded a $5.2 million performance bonus to Connecticut for 'ongoing and strong efforts to identify and enroll' children in public health care coverage.

• 12/29/2011 Gov Malloy & Lt Gov Wyman Statement on Senator Edith Prague

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement regarding Senator Edith Prague

• 12/15/2011 Governor Malloy Names Mark Ojakian Chief of Staff

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has named Mark Ojakian to serve as Chief of Staff in the Governor's Office.

• 12/9/2011 CT Businesses, State Police Step Up With Major Donations to National Guard's Operation Elf

  Three Connecticut businesses and the Connecticut State Police have stepped up with major donations to the National Guard's Operation ELF program, and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman is urging more businesses and individuals to join the effort to help the families of soldiers deployed to the Afghanistan region.