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• 8/13/2014 Gov. Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. in hearing room 1A of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

• 8/10/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates State's New Ignition Interlock Law

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at the headquarters of the Fairfield Police Department to commemorate the ratification of a new law strengthening the state’s ignition interlock requirements for driving under the influence (DUI) by authorizing the Department of Motor Vehicles to administratively require the devices be installed on cars of first-time DUI offenders.

• 8/18/2014 Statement from Governor Dannel P. Malloy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy was today informed by State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor that he will not serve a second term as commissioner and is actively seeking new professional opportunities. The Governor and the Commissioner released the following statements.

• 8/9/2014 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Marches in Battle of Stonington Bicentennial Parade

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy march in the Battle of Stonington Bicentennial Parade.

• 8/6/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy and Treasurer Nappier Make Announcement on College Affordability

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier will hold a news conference in New Haven to announce the official launch of a state program that will make it easier for hardworking Connecticut families to save for higher education.

• 8/20/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Announces Additional Funding for Struggling School Districts, Attends Infinity Hall Grand Opening in Hartford

  On Thursday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit with New Britain school officials to see the progress that’s been made since the district joined the state’s Alliance District program.

• 8/27/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement on Improving Communications With the Public During Times of Emergency

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford to make an announcement concerning the state’s efforts to improve communications with the public during times of emergency, specifically with those who are non-English speakers, have disabilities, or have certain functional needs.

• 8/19/2014 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Joins Vice President Joe Biden in East Hartford for Roundtable on Workforce Development

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Vice President Joe Biden at Goodwin College in East Hartford for a roundtable discussion on workforce development.

• 2/14/2014 Gov. Malloy: State Will Help Municipalities Impacted by Road Salt Shortage

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced a relief package prepared by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for all municipalities across the state facing road salt shortages after tackling 12 snow and ice storms this winter season.

• 8/15/2014 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Runs in MADD Dash 5K, Participates in India Independence Day Ceremony

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will run in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Dash 5K in Stratford.

• 8/22/2014 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Attends Mount Olive Church Community Block Party in Hartford

  On Saturday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the Mount Olive Church Ministries community block party in Hartford.

• 8/24/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Highlights Investments in Local Bridges

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference to highlight statewide investments in local bridge repairs and upgrades throughout Connecticut.

• 8/17/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates Passage of Connecticut's New Fracking Law in East Haven

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at Farm River State Park in East Haven to commemorate the enactment of a new state law designed to protect Connecticut from out-of-state fracking waste. He will be joined by state officials, lawmakers, and environmental advocates.

• 2/10/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on the Passing of Walter "Doc" Hurley

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Monday morning released the following statement regarding the passing of Walter ‘Doc’ Hurley, a legendary Hartford education and sports figure who dedicated his life to helping hundreds of students attend college.

• 8/15/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on July Jobs Report

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to the release of the Connecticut Department of Labor’s monthly “Labor Situation” report for July 2014, which indicated that the unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% – its lowest level since December 2008 – and the private sector grew 3,100 jobs during the month.