Press Releases

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• 10/21/2015 Gov. Malloy, Conn. Airport Authority & DECD Announce New Aer Lingus Service from Bradley International Airport to Dublin

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) today announced the reestablishment of transatlantic service at Bradley International Airport - a years-long effort that Governor Malloy has completed in order to support the economy, boost tourism, and improve travel for our to and from our state.

• 6/8/2015 Friday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement Regarding Upgrades to the I-95, I-91 Interchange in New Haven

  On Friday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference to give updates on major upgrades that are being made to the I-95/I-91 interchange in New Haven. The project is part of a $2 billion, multi-modal transportation improvement plan that is the largest, most comprehensive construction project ever undertaken by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The Governor will be joined by DOT Commissioner James P. Redeker.

• 6/10/2015 Gov. Malloy Plans Major Renovation of Area Surrounding the Charter Oak Bridge to Reduce Traffic Congestion on I-91N in Hartford

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the adopted FY 2016/2017 state budget includes funding to begin a major renovation of the area surrounding the Charter Oak Bridge in Hartford in order to alleviate a frequent traffic bottleneck that for years has been a source of congestion on I-91 North, often leading to motor vehicle accidents and traffic delays.  Plans for the renovated highway will provide a more efficient connection from I-91 North to I-84 East.

• 6/16/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of the State of Connecticut’s New Official Website

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has launched a complete redesign of its official website - www.ct.gov - containing a new layout, new features, and new efficiency measures that will ultimately increase usability, customer service, transparency, and access for its visitors.

• 6/13/2015 Gov. Malloy to Meet with Business Overseas to Discuss Job Growth Opportunities in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy during the coming days is scheduled to hold meetings with several international companies to discuss the economic development benefits of doing business in Connecticut.

• 6/30/2015 Gov. Malloy Signs 2016-2017 Budget to Invest in Transportation, Deliver Property Tax Relief

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed the FY 2016-2017 budget, including corresponding implementers, which makes major investments in transportation infrastructure and delivers property tax relief for middle class families. The budget holds spending growth to 3.9% in 2016 and 3.0% in the following fiscal year.  The budget will also cap the car tax at 32 mills in 2017 and 29.5 mills in 2018 - tax relief for thousands of middle-class Connecticut families.

• 7/31/2016 Gov. Malloy: State Receives Nearly $580,000 to Address Zika, Monitor Zika-Related Birth Defects

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) will be receiving a $579,055 grant from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support and enhance the state's efforts to protect Connecticut residents from Zika virus and monitor serious birth defects, like microcephaly, and other adverse health outcomes that can be caused by Zika virus.

• 6/15/2015 Gov. Malloy Directs Connecticut Flag on State Capitol Building Lowered Tuesday in Honor of Waterbury Deputy Police Chief Corbett

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing the State of Connecticut flag to be lowered to half-staff on the State Capitol building in Hartford from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 16, in honor of Waterbury Acting Deputy Police Chief Christopher Corbett.

• 6/9/2015 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement Concerning the Future of the Charter Oak Bridge; Attends Conn. Open Tennis Tournament News Conference

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join officials for a news conference in New Haven about the Connecticut Open tennis tournament.  He will be joined by Tournament Director Anne Worcester, New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, and others.

• 6/25/2015 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, State Officials Applaud Supreme Court Decision on King v. Burwell

  Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Connecticut Department of Insurance Commissioner Katharine L. Wade, and Access Health CEO Jim Wadleigh issued the following statements on today's Supreme Court decision regarding King v. Burwell.

• 6/24/2015 Gov. Malloy: State Homelessness Dropping Due to Rapid Results Efforts

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today praised the efforts of rapid results teams from across the state who participated in 100-day challenges to end homelessness in five different regions of Connecticut. The reductions are part of the state's efforts to end homelessness among veterans by the end of 2015 and chronically homeless individuals by the end of 2016.

• 6/18/2015 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Monthly Jobs Report Showing Connecticut Has the Largest Labor Force Since 1976

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the release of the Connecticut Department of Labor's monthly "Labor Situation" report for May 2015.

• 6/8/2015 Thursday: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Discuss the 2015 Legislative Session

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will hold a news conference at the State Capitol to discuss the conclusion of the 2015 legislative session.

• 6/29/2015 Gov. Malloy, Sen. Blumenthal, Sen. Murphy, Congressional Delegation Praise Final BIA Ruling

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and the Connecticut Congressional delegation today praised the new Bureau of Indian Affairs rules regarding tribal recognition.

• 6/8/2015 Gov. Malloy: Conn. Infrastructure Needs Upgrades Presented in the Budget Ageement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today that the budget agreement reached with House Speaker Brendan Sharkey and Senate President Martin Looney will help transform Connecticut's infrastructure, which is in disrepair due to massive underinvestment.