Press Releases

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• 8/26/2011 Gov. Malloy Updates Residents on Bus, Train Service Suspension Due to Hurricane Irene

  In advance of Hurricane Irene impacting the state, Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon announced a number of suspensions to bus and train service in the state.

• 8/24/2011 Governor Malloy Encourages Storm Preparedness During Hurricane Season

  At the onset of hurricane season, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents and businesses to prepare for storms that could impact Connecticut. The Governor is leading a call with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) and state agency heads tomorrow morning to receive an update on Hurricane Irene and preparations for any related bad weather.

• 8/14/2011 Monday: Gov. Malloy Continues Jobs Tour in Middletown, Tours Preston Riverwalk, Visits Norwich Transportation Center

  Continuing his Jobs Tour, on Monday morning Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Economic & Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith will visit with the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC) in Middletown for a roundtable meeting to discuss ways the organization’s member institutions and the state can work cohesively to help stimulate job growth and economic development.

• 8/27/2011 Sunday at 7AM: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media on Hurricane Irene

  On Sunday at 7 a.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford to provide media with updates regarding Hurricane Irene and Connecticut's response.

• 8/23/2011 Gov. Malloy on Effects of Earthquake Felt in Connecticut

  “The movement people in Connecticut felt was associated with the earthquake which originated in Virginia. Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection staff is at the Emergency Operations Center as a precaution, but at this point, there have been no reports of injury or damage.”

• 8/28/2011 Sunday at Noon and 6 P.M.: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media on Hurricane Irene

  On Sunday at noon and again at 6 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford to provide media with updates regarding Hurricane Irene and Connecticut's response.

• 8/15/2011 Gov. Malloy Orders Flags to Half Staff for Sergeant Edward J. Frank II

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today ordered the Connecticut and U.S. flags to fly at half staff in honor of Sergeant Edward J. Frank II, who was killed in action in Nalgham, Afghanistan when his mounted patrol vehicle struck an IED.

• 8/24/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Continues Jobs Tour in New Haven, Signs UConn Tech Park Bill in Storrs

  Continuing his Jobs Tour, on Thursday afternoon Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Economic & Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith will visit 360 State Street in New Haven, where they will take a tour of the new building, meet with its developers, and discuss its impact on the local economy and ideas to increase further job creation and business growth.

• 8/29/2011 Today at 5 pm: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media Following Call With Municipalities

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief residents and members of the media today at 5 p.m. at the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford following his conference call with municipalities.

• 8/30/2011 Today at 5:30 PM: Gov. Malloy Briefs Media, Residents

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief residents and members of the media today at 5:30 p.m. at the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford.

• 8/2/2011 Today: Gov. Malloy Makes Major Economic Development Announcement

  This afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make a major economic development announcement.

• 8/9/2011 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Holds Ceremonial Signing for Conn. Airport Authority Bill, Continues Jobs Tour

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his jobs tour with a visit to Bradley International Airport where he will be joined by legislators, state officials and business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation establishing the Connecticut Airport Authority (Public Act 11-84). The Authority will be assigned with developing, improving, and operating Bradley International Airport and the state’s five other general aviation airports. It will serve as an economic driver in Connecticut, making the state’s airports more attractive to new routes, new commerce, and new companies who may be considering making Connecticut their home.

• 8/30/2011 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Tours Hurricane Irene Damage in Pomfret, Sprague & Ledyard

  On Wednesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit impacted areas in Pomfret, Sprague and Ledyard to obtain an up-close look at the damage caused by Hurricane Irene, speak with residents, and receive updates from municipal officials regarding the condition of their local recovery efforts.

• 9/22/2011 Friday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at UConn Law School Insurance Law Symposium, Holds Post-Bond Commission Media Availability

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give a speech at an international insurance regulation symposium hosted by SNR Denton law firm and the University of Connecticut School of Law titled, “International Insurance Regulation in a Post-Crisis Environment: Perspectives from the US, the EU, China and the Middle East.” The Governor will speak about the insurance and financial services industries in Connecticut, and will be followed by a speech from Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Thomas Leonardi.

• 9/2/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces $1 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds for Transportation Infrastructure Repairs and Clean Up Due to Hurricane Irene

  At the request of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation is making available to Connecticut $1 million in Emergency Relief Funding for clean-up and bridge and roadway infrastructure repairs as a result of Hurricane Irene. The Connecticut Department of Transportation will have immediate access to the funding stream to pay for clean-up costs and for damages incurred to the roadway network as a result of the powerful storm.