Press Releases

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• 8/23/2012 Gov. Malloy: The Mark Twain House Unveiled as Connecticut's Favorite "Still Revolutionary" Destination

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that The Mark Twain House has been voted residents' and visitors' Fan-Favorite Still Revolutionary destination. As a result, The Mark Twain House will be showcased in Connecticut's tourism marketing efforts via a digital ad spot and a short documentary video that will run online and on the state's social media channels this fall.

• 8/2/2012 Gov. Malloy: Thomson Reuters Establishes Connecticut's First Captive Insurance Company

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that international media and information company Thomson Reuters has relocated its U.S. insurance subsidiary from Delaware to Connecticut. The subsidiary, Thomson Reuters Risk Management Inc. (TRRMI), is the state's first captive insurance company, taking advantage of key changes in the Governor's sweeping jobs reform legislation of 2011.

• 8/27/2012 Monday: Gov. Malloy Makes Key Administration Appointment, Speaks at Housing Convention, Meets with East Haven Residents on Anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Hartford to announce a cabinet-level appointment in his administration.

• 8/10/2012 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Bristol NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

  On Saturday evening, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at the Bristol Branch NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet.

• 8/26/2012 Statement by Gov. Malloy on Passing of former State Senator George "Doc" Gunther

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut State Senator George "Doc" Gunther.

• 8/26/2012 Sunday: Gov. Malloy & Congressman Murphy Hold News Conference to Call for Drought Relief for Farmers

  On Sunday at 11:00 a.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Congressman Chris Murphy and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Steven Reviczky will hold a news conference at Tulmeadow Farm in West Simsbury to urge Congress to act on drought relief legislation. Connecticut farmers are being negatively impacted by the nationwide drought that is causing a shortage of feed for livestock, which could raise the price of groceries in the near future.

• 8/16/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Continues "Still Revolutionary" Tourism Campaign in Northeastern Conn.

  On Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his promotional visits of state tourism destinations with stops scheduled in Ashford, Woodstock, Pomfret, Canterbury and Storrs.

• 8/15/2012 Today at Noon: Gov. Malloy Makes Major Economic Development Announcement

  Today at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Stamford to make a major economic development and jobs announcement.

• 8/1/2012 Tonight at 6:30 PM: Gov. Malloy Tours Flood Damage in Naugatuck

  Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Naugatuck Mayor Robert A. Mezzo for a tour of the flood damage caused by this afternoon's strong thunderstorm in Naugatuck. Mayor Mezzo has declared a state of emergency in the town.

• 8/29/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Attends Gateway Community College Grand Opening, Attends Special Olympics Fundraiser, Commemorates College Readiness Law

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join federal, state and local officials for the grand opening ceremony of Gateway Community College’s new campus in downtown New Haven.

• 8/6/2012 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Recognition of Wisconsin Tragedy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, in response to a proclamation issued today from President Barack Obama, has directed all U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff until sunset on August 10, 2012, in memoriam of the victims of the tragic shooting in Wisconsin.

• 8/21/2012 Gov. Malloy: Education Reform Delivers More Resources for Early Grade Literacy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, together with Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor, today announced that five elementary schools have been selected to pilot an intensive new reading intervention program for students in kindergarten through grade three. The K-3 Literacy Initiative was created as part of comprehensive education reform bill approved earlier this year with bipartisan support in the legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

• 8/29/2012 Gov. Malloy Highlights New College Readiness and Completion Law

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by legislators and state higher education officials today at Norwalk Community College for a ceremonial bill signing, said that a new state law will add extra support for college students who need help in their regular courses and ensure that graduating high school seniors are better prepared for the rigors of higher education.

• 8/24/2012 Gov. Malloy: Innovative Manufacturer Invests in Workforce

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state will provide a $1.5 million low interest loan to Lex Products Corporation in Shelton to support a multi-million dollar expansion project which will retain 182 positions and create up to ten new jobs.

• 8/23/2012 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman Announce $107 Million Federal Grant for State's Health Exchange

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange has been awarded a $107 million Federal Level-Two Establishment Grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).