Press Releases

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• 6/20/2012 Gov. Malloy and Legislators Break Ground on I-95 Project

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), State Representative Larry Cafero (R-Norwalk) and other state and local officials in breaking ground for a $42 million highway improvement project designed to enhance traffic safety and ease congestion on I-95 in Norwalk.

• 6/12/2012 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Commend Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Anthem on Reaching Agreement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman issued the following statements regarding the deal reached between Anthem and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

• 6/18/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Award of $9.8 Million in Stem Cell Research Funding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the awards of $9.8 million in stem cell research funds to 19 Connecticut–based researchers. The awards were made by the State of Connecticut Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee at its grant review meeting week in Farmington.

• 1/19/2012 Governor Malloy Accepts Invitation to Participate in World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has accepted an invitation to participate in the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The trip, which is being paid for by the UConn Foundation in an effort to help the Governor promote Connecticut as an emerging leader in Bioscience, will take place between January 25th and 29th.

• 6/12/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Initiative to Phase-in Property Revaluations

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced an initiative that will allow communities across the state to phase-in revaluations of property for a period of up to five years, even if the value of property decreases. Under current law, municipalities can only phase-in increases in assessments. This new initiative allows towns and cities to "responsibly administer revaluations in a way that blunts the negative impact to residents," said Governor Malloy.

• 1/24/2012 Letter from OPM Secretary Ben Barnes to Gov. Malloy on a Budget Management Plan

  Office of Policy & Management Secretary Ben Barnes today presented Governor Malloy with a budget management plan using the Governor’s statutory rescission authority to ensure a balanced budget based on GAAP in the current year.

• 6/15/2012 Gov. Malloy: CareCentrix Becomes Fifth "First Five" Company

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state will support the expansion plans of CareCentrix, a leading provider of home health benefits management services. As the latest "First Five" company, the project will save more than 200 existing jobs and add nearly 300 new positions by 2017.

• 1/1/2012 Monday: Gov. Malloy Attends News Conference to Announce New National President of Boys & Girls Clubs

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend a news conference in Hartford to announce the new national president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

• 6/1/2012 Gov. Malloy on Latest Announcement by Speaker Donovan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement.

• 1/17/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy News Conference on Small Business Job Growth Initiative

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in South Windsor to make an announcement on an economic development and job growth initiative impacting small businesses.

• 6/15/2012 Gov. Malloy on Obama Administration Announcement of Deferred Action Process for Young People

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano's announcement today of a deferred action process for certain young people who are low enforcement priorities.

• 1/15/2012 Monday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference on Voter Rights Legislation, Speaks at Martin Luther King, Jr. Event

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will host a news conference to announce legislation he intends to introduce this session that will preserve voting rights, including expanding voter access to registration and polls. He will be joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, Chairman of the Board of Common Cause Dr. Bilal Sekou and a group of state lawmakers and advocates.

• 6/20/2012 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents to Take Necessary Precautions for Summer Heat

  With record high temperatures forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the summer months.

• 6/13/2012 Gov. Malloy: Renewable Resources Establishing U.S. Headquarters in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Renewable Resources Inc, a Scottish solar development company, will open its United States headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. The company plans to hire 50 employees by the end of this year, with the potential for future expansion.

• 6/4/2012 Gov. Malloy Signs Voting Rights Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed into law House Bill 5024, An Act Concerning Voting Rights, legislation that will make voter registration more efficient and increase participation in elections.