Press Releases

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• 5/4/2015 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Discusses Impact of "Second Chance society" Initiative on Youth Offenders

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit the Connecticut Juvenile Training School (CJTS) in Middletown, where he will hold a news conference to discuss the impact that his "Second Chance Society" initiatives will have on turning lives around.  The Governor will be joined at the news conference by police chiefs and representatives from Connecticut's major cities. 

• 5/14/2015 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Friday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2015, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

• 5/20/2015 Gov. Malloy, State Officials Urge Connecticut Residents to Check Vehicles for Possible Airbag Recall

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) are urging residents to seek information regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall - affecting nearly 34 million vehicles made by at least 11 companies - because of Takata-made airbags.

• 5/17/2015 Monday: Gov. Malloy Participates in UConn's Downtown Hartford Campus Groundbreaking; Speaks on Second Chance Initiatives at Events in Hartford and Danbury

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the groundbreaking and flag raising ceremony for UConn's new campus in downtown Hartford. The campus will be anchored at the former Hartford Times building and will open for classes in fall 2017 with about 2,300 students and 250 faculty members.

• 5/27/2015 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Workforce Development Roundtable with U.S. Labor Secretary Perez

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congressman Joe Courtney, business leaders, educators, and advocates at Electric Boat in Groton for a roundtable discussion on workforce development and efforts to deliver the tools necessary for residents to compete for 21st Century jobs.  Following the roundtable, they will hold a media availability.

• 5/29/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces $3 Million in Nursing Home "Rebalancing" Grants

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is continuing to help the state's nursing home industry adapt to the changing needs of older adults and citizens with disabilities through a second round of business diversification funding. 

• 5/8/2015 Gov. Malloy: President Obama Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Haven County

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his request for a major disaster declaration with snow assistance for federal aid in connection with the January blizzard for New Haven County has been approved by President Barack Obama. President Obama has now approved Governor Malloy's entire disaster declaration request for the January blizzard. 

• 5/21/2015 Friday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Hammonasset Beach Groundbreaking; Tours Attractions on the Shoreline

  On Friday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of major improvements at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, including a new Meigs Point Nature Center and improvements to West Beach, which was damaged by recent severe storms.  He will be joined by Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Melody Currey, First Selectman Fillmore McPherson, park advocates, and other state and local officials.

• 5/19/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces New Incentive in Connecticut Providing Rebates of Up to $3,000 to Buy or Lease an Electric Vehicle

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut is making it "cheaper" to purchase or lease an electric vehicle as a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR).

• 5/14/2015 Gov. Malloy: Election to Fill Vacancy for Probate Judge in Hartford to be Held this Fall

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that an election to fill a vacancy for Judge of Probate for the Hartford Probate District will be held during the next general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. 

• 5/5/2015 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman and Education Commissioner Wentzell Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell today released the following statements in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day:

• 5/10/2015 Monday: Gov. Malloy Chairs Bond Commission Meeting

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will chair a meeting of the State Bond Commission, which will be immediately followed by a media availability.  Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will also attend.

• 5/20/2015 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Whethersfield Memorial Day Parade

  On Saturday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will participate in the Wethersfield Memorial Day parade. 

• 5/6/2015 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at State Emergency Management Symposium; Attends Tech Company Grand Opening in Branford

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make opening remarks at the 10th annual Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium, which is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. 

• 5/12/2015 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference in New Haven on Second Chance Initiative; Speaks at Hispanic Veterans Event

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in New Haven, where he will discuss his "Second Chance Society" initiative and the effects of mandatory minimum sentences on urban areas.  He will be joined by Mayor Toni Harp and other state and local officials.