Press Releases

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• 12/19/2011 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Attends News Conference on Donations for Veterans, Visits Thompson & Putnam to Make Grant Announcements

  On Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at a news conference hosted by State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville), other lawmakers and representatives from the Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs to announce this year’s collection of new, unwrapped clothing and other items that will be donated to the Connecticut State Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill.

• 12/2/2011 Governor Malloy, Fairfield Officials, DOT Cut Ribbon on New Fairfield Metro Rail Station

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Fairfield First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau and other state and local officials to mark the opening of the Fairfield Metro railroad station. The $90 million station, which will open for commuter service on Monday, December 5, also includes 1,400 parking spaces.

• 12/23/2011 Governor Malloy Announces Procurement of Cheaper and Cleaner Energy for Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the selection of two commercial renewable energy projects using a new competitive process designed to help bring cheaper and cleaner energy to Connecticut.

• 12/6/2011 Gov. Malloy's Two Storm Panel to Meet Wednesday

  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 meet on Wednesday, December 7 as it continues hearing testimony from experts in preparation to compose its final set of recommendations for the Governor.

• 12/1/2011 Gov. Malloy's Two Storm Panel to Meet Friday

  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 meet on Friday, December 2, during which they are scheduled to hear a presentation on the final report from Witt Associates on their review of Connecticut public utility companies and their handling of the recent October snowstorm.

• 12/14/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Addresses CT Police Chiefs Association, Attends Community Providers Annual Meeting

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Winter Meeting/Mini-Expo and Department of Transportation Law Enforcement Summit. Approximately 415 law enforcement officers from throughout the state will be in attendance at the meeting.

• 11/8/2011 Gov. Malloy: Two Storm Panel to Include October Nor-easter in their Charge

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the working group he created in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene has been renamed the Two Storm Panel and has officially received an updated charge to include the recent October Nor’easter in its expanded scope. The group will next meet on Wednesday, November 9.

• 12/19/2011 Gov. Malloy Says Nursing Home Owner, 1199 Should "Find a Way to Work Out Their Differences"

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the stalemate between Healthbridge, a company that owns 9 nursing homes in Connecticut, and New England Health Care Workers' Union SEIU/1199.

• 12/28/2011 State Selects Moffatt & Nichol to Complete Deep Water Port Economic Development Study

  The Office of Policy and Management – working with the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and local officials – today announced that it has selected leading global port and harbor advisor Moffat & Nichol to complete a comprehensive strategy study of the state’s three deep water ports, including a focused effort at growing maritime industry jobs.

• 12/18/2011 Monday: Gov. Malloy Attends TIGER III Announcement in Stamford, Participates in Supportive Housing Ceremony in Manchester

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Senator Lieberman, Senator Blumenthal, Congressman Himes, Department of Transportation Commissioner Redeker, Stamford Mayor Pavia and members of the Stamford business community for a press conference to discuss the $10.5 million federal TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant that was recently awarded to make improvements to the Stamford Transportation Center.

• 12/1/2011 Friday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference on Witt Report, Participates in Fairfield Metro Station Ceremony, Attends Inaugurations in Brookfield & Waterbury

  On Friday at 10:00 a.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference with Witt Associates Vice President Charles Fischer to discuss the findings in the firm’s independent review and analysis of the October Nor’Easter, which the Governor had requested in the storm’s immediate aftermath.

• 12/5/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces Remaining Appointments to Board of Regents for Higher Education

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the names of his three remaining appointments to the Board of Regents for Higher Education, the newly reconstructed system that oversees the four regional state universities, the community college system and Charter Oak State College, which officially launches on January 1.

• 12/29/2011 Gov. Malloy and 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.

• 12/21/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces STEAP Awards for Connecticut Communities

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy visited five Connecticut towns today to announce Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants for capital improvement projects.

• 12/20/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces STEAP Awards for Thompson and Putnam

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants for projects in Thompson and Putnam.