Press Releases

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• 1/12/2011 Gov. Malloy Non-Essential State Employees Should Not Report to Work Today Due to Snowstorm Evening Shift Employees Should Report on Schedule

  At 9:11 p.m. last night, Governor Malloy declared a civil preparedness emergency and as of 6:00 a.m. this morning has directed that non-essential state employees should not report to work today, Wednesday, January 12.

• 1/11/2011 Gov. Malloy Signs Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency All Non-Essential State Workers Should Not Report Until 12 P.M. at the Earliest

  At 9:11 p.m. this evening, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency, in advance of the impending snow storm which is expected to drop between 15 and 23 inches of snow across the state. In addition, Governor Malloy ordered all non-essential state employees to report to work no earlier than 12 p.m. on Wednesday.

• 1/22/2011 Governor Malloy Marks 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

  Saturday, January 22, 2011 marks the 38th anniversary of the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abortion and guaranteed that the 14th amendment right to privacy is extended to a woman’s control of her reproductive health care.

• 1/20/2011 Governor Malloy Moves to Protect State's Most Vulnerable from Frigid Temperatures Coming Our Way

  With bitter winter cold expected to arrive in the wake of a Friday snowstorm, Governor Dannel P. Malloy tonight directed the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) to coordinate with 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the state’s most vulnerable people are protected.

• 1/21/2011 Governor Malloy Named to National Economic Development Panel

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has been appointed to serve on the Economic Development and Commerce Committee of the National Governors Association, a position he says he will use to increase Connecticut’s national visibility to encourage businesses to locate and stay here.

• 1/17/2011 Governor Malloy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- Progress, However Slow or Unwilling, is Made Every Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• 1/18/2011 Governor Malloy on Tomorrow's Storm Take It Slow

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy tonight spoke with key commissioners in advance of the storm coming to the state early tomorrow morning, which is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, ice and rain. At this time, forecasts indicate a slow commute in the morning, with possible snow accumulation mixed with rain and ice.

• 1/20/2011 Governor Malloy Releases Jobs Bond Agenda on Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will release his first state bonding agenda Friday, which is squarely focused on creating new jobs in Connecticut, and keeping the ones we have.

• 1/29/2011 Governor Malloy Urges Residents to Take Next Few Days to Clear Snow From Roofs, Side-Vented Heating Systems, Mailboxes and Hydrants

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today urged residents to take the next few days to clear snow from their roofs, side-vented heating systems, mailboxes and fire hydrants.

• 1/12/2011 Governor Malloy to Brief Media at Noon from Emergency Operation Center at Armory

  Following an 11:30 a.m. conference call, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief the Connecticut media this afternoon at 12 p.m. to update residents on the impact of the snow storm across Connecticut. Governor Malloy held similar briefings at several points this morning, following a 5 a.m. conference call with key commissioners.

• 1/26/2011 Governor Malloy will Activate Emergency Operation Center at 4 P.M.

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will activate the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to prepare for more snow predicted to hit the state late this afternoon and into the overnight hours. The Emergency Operation Center will open at 4 p.m. at the State Armory and will remain open throughout the storm, expected to last into Thursday.

• 1/19/2011 Governor Malloy Connecticut is Back on the Map

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Connecticut is back on the map. Discover New England, the official tourism website for New England, had removed Connecticut from its map, marketing materials, and efforts because the state failed to pay its dues to the organization.

• 1/27/2011 Governor Malloy Non-Essential Workers Delayed Until Noon

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today ordered all non-essential state employees to delay arrival into work until 12 noon.

• 1/18/2011 Malloy, Blumenthal Hold Joint Press Availability Following Meeting

  On Tuesday afternoon Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Senator Richard Blumenthal will meet in Governor Malloy's office to discuss the ways in which they can work together to ensure Connecticut needs are well-represented in both Hartford and Washington, D.C.

• 3/15/2011 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Remembrance of World War I Veteran Corporal Frank W. Buckles

  As a mark of respect for the last surviving veteran of World War I, President Barack Obama has ordered the U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles today, the day of his interment. Corporal Buckles died at 110 years old on February 22, 2011, and will be buried today in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.