Press Releases

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• 6/20/2011 Gov. Malloy: Rep. Grogins Announce Funding for Upgrades to Brooklawn Avenue in Bridgeport

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Rep. Auden Grogins (D-Bridgeport) today announced that Friday’s State Bond Commission agenda includes an item of $250,000 to the City of Bridgeport for the revitalization of Brooklawn Avenue between Villa and North Avenues. The proposed project consists of improvements and repairs to the medians, sidewalks, site improvements and landscaping.

• 6/3/2011 Weekend: Gov. Malloy Attends Albanian Festival in Waterbury, Marches in Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade

  On Saturday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the 6th annual Albanian Festival in Waterbury. On Sunday morning, Governor Malloy will march in the annual Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade in Hartford.

• 6/3/2011 Gov. Malloy: "First Five" Will Send Strong, Clear Message to Business Community

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement today hailing the Senate passage of legislation he proposed creating the “First Five” program – a new jobs initiative that will provide a unique set of incentives to the first five businesses that each bring a minimum of 200 new full-time jobs to Connecticut within the next 24 months.

• 6/4/2011 Gov. Malloy Hails Final Passage of Paid Sick Leave Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a statement praising final passage of a bill granting paid sick leave to service workers.

• 6/4/2011 Gov. Malloy Hails Senate Passage of Bradley Airport Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today hailed Senate passage of a bill making Bradley International Airport an economic driver in Connecticut.

• 6/15/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Attends Connect-Ability Employment Summit, Speaks at Sexual Assault Conference, Addresses CCM Annual Meeting

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at the Department of Social Services’ sixth annual Connect-Ability Employment Summit for businesses and job-seekers with disabilities. The summit is expected to attract several hundred representatives of business, government, employment and support service providers, as well as job-seekers and their advocates.

• 6/23/2011 Gov. Malloy Issues a Call of Special Session for Thursday, June 30

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued a Call of Special Session for Thursday, June 30 at 10 a.m. Governor Malloy issued the call to expand his rescission authority and enact legislation to close the budget deficit for the biennium ending June 30, 2013.

• 6/4/2011 Gov. Malloy on Decriminalization of Marijuana: Common Sense Reforms to Our Criminal Justice System

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement after the Connecticut State Senate approved a measure which would reduce the penalty for the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana from a crime to an infraction carrying a fine.

• 6/8/2011 Gov. Malloy on Final Passage of "First Five" Initiative

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today hailed the final passage of legislation he proposed creating the “First Five” program – a new jobs initiative that will provide a unique set of incentives to the first five businesses that each bring a minimum of 200 new full-time jobs to Connecticut within the next 24 months.

• 6/6/2011 Gov. Malloy on Senate Passage of Energy Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on Senate passage of Senate Bill 1243, An Act Concerning Connecticut’s Energy Future.

• 6/21/2011 Gov. Malloy, Sen. Daily & Rep. Crawford Announce State Funding for Dredging of Westbrook Harbor

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, State Senator Eileen M. Daily (D-Westbrook) and State Representative James M. Crawford (D-Westbrook) today announced that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve funding for the Town of Westbrook to dredge its harbor and outer channel.

• 6/10/2011 Monday: Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of Connecticut Summer Tourism Campaign

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commission on Culture and Tourism Executive Director Kip Bergstrom, will announce a unique public-private partnership between CCT and Connecticut businesses and tourist attractions. This Quick-Start campaign will provide funding to allow CCT to market the state's tourist attractions, events and lodging ahead of the busy summer tourist season.

• 6/8/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Addresses General Assembly at Midnight, Holds Session Wrap-Up Media Availability at 9 A.M.

  On Thursday at midnight, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will address a joint convention of the General Assembly to give closing remarks for the 2011 Regular Session of the legislature. On Thursday morning, Governor Malloy will hold a media availability to discuss the conclusion of the session, what was accomplished, and what is still left to do.

• 6/2/2011 Today: Governor Malloy to Hold Media Availability at Noon

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media availability today at noon at the State Capitol.

• 6/27/2011 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Continues Jobs Tour, Speaks at Youth Violence Conference, Attends Hydrogen Bus Launch

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his jobs tour by visiting with members of Aerospace Components Manufacturers at Trumpf, Inc. in Farmington. Aerospace Components Manufacturers is a network of independent Connecticut-based aerospace companies that helps capture new business opportunities for Connecticut’s aerospace industry.