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• 5/31/2013 Gov. Malloy on Final Passage of Homeowner's Protection Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement upon final passage today of House Bill 6355 – An Act Concerning Homeowner Protection Rights. The bill, introduced by Governor Malloy in January, requires all parties participating in the Foreclosure Mediation Program to mediate in good faith and establishes a reporting requirement to track the actions and behavior of the parties during this process. It also creates a fast track foreclosure process to let the banks take ownership and sell properties when a homeowner has abandoned the property.

• 5/1/2013 Gov. Malloy: NewOak Capital Establishes New Operations in Danbury

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, and state and local officials, today announced that NewOak Capital, a financial services firm based in New York City, will establish NewOak Credit Services, LLC in Danbury. The expansion is expected to create up to 100 new jobs within three years.

• 5/24/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs New Laws Expanding Benefits for Veterans as Residents Prepare to Commemorate Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday afternoon signed into law a series of bills expanding benefits and services for U.S. military veterans, noting the particular significance of the approaching Memorial Day holiday as residents prepare to honor the service of the men and women of the military.

• 5/2/2013 Gov. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Continues Discussions on Mental Health Services Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, May 3, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will hear presentations from behavioral health professionals on access to mental health services.

• 5/27/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Joins Senator Murphy to Launch New Manufacturing Initiative, Holds Community Forum in Meriden

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy at a news conference to launch a new manufacturing initiative in Connecticut.

• 5/18/2013 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Anniversary Celebration for Monsignor Weiss in Newtown

  On Sunday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks during a mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, which will be celebrating the 40th pastoral anniversary of Monsignor Robert E. Weiss.

• 5/20/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Energy Efficiency Event, Addresses State Tourism Conference, Makes Affordable Housing Announcement

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give welcoming remarks at the Power of Change awards ceremony, which was created by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the Hampshire Foundation, and the Common Sense Fund to recognize Connecticut’s state and municipal buildings that have made energy efficiency a core value.

• 5/21/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Attends Coast Guard Commencement, Holds News Conference on Impact of Sequester on Unemployment Benefits, Speaks at Science and Engineering Event

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 132nd commencement ceremony.

• 5/4/2013 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Kicks Off Walk to End Lupus, Gives Remarks at Hebrew Health Care Event

  On Sunday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will kick-off the Walk to End Lupus Now in West Hartford.

• 5/15/2013 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Attends Bridgeport Police Department CompStat Meeting, Speaks at Governor’s Scholars Program Event, Holds Community Forum in Bristol

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the Bridgeport Police Department's regularly scheduled CompStat meeting.

• 5/14/2013 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Wednesday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy directed the U.S. and Connecticut flags to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

• 5/28/2013 Gov. Malloy: FEMA Approves Appeal of Disaster Case Management Grant

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved his appeal of a FEMA Disaster Case Management Grant to continue to assist Connecticut residents with Super Storm Sandy recovery.

• 5/30/2013 Gov. Malloy Hails Final Passage of Bill Establishing the Connecticut Department on Aging

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the final legislative passage today of Senate Bill 837, An Act Concerning the Department on Aging. The State Department on Aging (SDA) will ensure that Connecticut's seniors have access to the supportive services necessary to live with dignity, security, and independence.

• 5/31/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman to Host Community Forum in Meriden on Tuesday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will host a community forum in Meriden on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School (164 Centennial Avenue).

• 5/17/2013 Gov. Malloy: New Training Partnership Helps Educators Identify and Respond to Signs of Mental Illness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the expansion of the partnership between the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living and Hartford Healthcare's Behavioral Health Network to include Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for educators and school personnel.