Press Releases

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• 10/26/2011 Gov. Malloy, Legislative Leaders Laud Bipartisan Jobs Package

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy hailed the passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at reinventing Connecticut by creating new jobs, spurring innovation and strengthening the state’s overall competitiveness. The package that was voted on today was the direct result of input from Governor Malloy and Senate President Donald Williams, House Speaker Chris Donovan, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney and House Minority Leader Larry Cafero on behalf of their respective caucuses.

• 10/25/2011 Gov. Malloy on Accident at Chelsea Piers

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on news that a construction worker at Chelsea Piers died today.

• 10/20/2011 Gov. Malloy Nominates Sheldon to Appellate Court; Richards to Superior Court

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy made two judicial nominations today, forwarding to the General Assembly the names of Judge Michael R. Sheldon to the Connecticut Appellate Court and Attorney Sybil Richards to the Connecticut Superior Court.

• 10/24/2011 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents of Next Week-s Approaching FEMA Deadline

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding Connecticut residents and businesses who suffered damage or losses during Tropical Storm Irene that they have little more than one week remaining to register with FEMA. Applicants must register by Thursday, November 3 to begin the disaster assistance process.

• 10/23/2011 Gov. Malloy Statement on Earthquake in Turkey

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on the earthquake in Turkey.

• 10/28/2011 Gov. Malloy: State Emergency Operations Center to Open Saturday at 2 P.M.

  In advance of possible power outages due to the forecast heavy, wet snow, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will open the Emergency Operations Center at the Hartford Armory on Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m.

• 10/31/2011 Heeding Hartford's Decision, Governor's Residence will not Open to Trick-or-Treaters Tonight

  Heeding Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra’s decision urging Hartford families and children to abstain from trick-or-treating in the city tonight, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Governor’s Residence, typically a popular spot for kids trick-or-treating in Hartford, will not be handing out candy this Halloween. Earlier today, Governor Malloy urged local mayors and first selectmen to make a decision about Halloween celebrations in their respective cities and towns.

• 10/30/2011 Noon: Gov. Malloy to Brief Media on Storm Recovery and Restoration Efforts

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a press conference at noon to update media on storm recovery and restoration efforts.

• 10/30/2011 Monday at 8:30 AM: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media, Residents on Storm Recovery Efforts

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold his next news briefing with updates on the snow storm recovery efforts on Monday, October 31, at 8:30 a.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford.

• 10/5/2011 State Moves Forward with Deep Water Port Economic Development Efforts

  Four state agencies – the Department of Economic and Community Development; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and the Office of Policy and Management – are working together on a long-term plan for economic development of Connecticut’s deep water ports, including a focused effort at growing maritime industry jobs.

• 10/15/2011 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has ordered U.S. and Connecticut flags to fly at half-staff tomorrow in remembrance of the sacrifices of firefighters and other first responders and to honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

• 10/30/2011 State Urges Food-Water Safety Precaution During Storm Recovery

  With thousands of households in the state without power, it is important to take precaution with food that has spoiled or water that has been contaminated. The Connecticut Department of Public Health is providing the following tips to stay healthy in the aftermath of this rare October storm.

• 10/5/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Hosts Economic Summit to Help Reinvent Connecticut

  On Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will host an Economic Summit focusing on ways in which we can Reinvent Connecticut at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The summit will feature experts and speakers from academia and the private and public sectors, who will discuss ways in which Connecticut can lead the way into a 21st century economy. The event will help shape some legislative proposals for the October 26 Special Session focused on job creation.

• 10/26/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Joins Panel Discussion on Pension Solvency

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a panel discussion on pension solvency at The Economist’s Buttonwood Gathering in New York City. Governor Malloy will discuss his efforts to make Connecticut’s pension system more sustainable through an agreement reached with state employees.

• 10/12/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Speaks with Women-Owned Businesses, Welcomes America East Tipoff Event, Meets with State Commissioners

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will meet with a group of women business owners at the University of Hartford’s Entrepreneurial Center to discuss issues related to what the Governor hopes to accomplish in a bipartisan manner during the upcoming Jobs Special Session at the end of this month. The attendees represent a variety of small and mid-sized businesses engaged in a wide array of industries.