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• 4/24/2018 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Legislative Approval of Tuition Assistance for Immigrant Students

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman applauded the state House of Representatives for the passage today of Senate Bill 4, An Act Assisting Students Without Legal Immigration Status With The Cost Of College, in a bipartisan manner. The legislation passed the Senate with bipartisan support last week and now heads to the Governor's desk for his signature. Governor Malloy has requested immediate transmission of the bill and will sign it as soon as possible.

• 4/5/2018 Gov. Malloy: New Report Ranks Connecticut Among Top States in Nation for its Progress in Responding to the Opioid Crisis

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the National Safety Council has awarded Connecticut its highest mark for the state’s response to the opioid crisis in a new report released this week. Connecticut is one of only thirteen states, along with the District of Columbia, to receive the uppermost mark of “Improving” from the organization, indicating that the state has implemented comprehensive, proven actions to eliminate opioid overdoses and help protect its residents.

• 4/29/2018 Gov. Malloy Statement on Consensus Revenue Estimates

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the consensus revenue estimates that were released earlier today by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis. The estimates show that revenues are up and could drive the Rainy Day Fund over $1.5 billion on June 30.

• 4/24/2018 Gov. Malloy, Comm. Klein Slam Sec. Carson for Proposal to Triple Rent for Low-Income Families

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein released the following statements in response to reports that Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson plans to propose tripling rent for low-income individuals and families receiving housing assistance.

• 4/4/2018 Gov. Malloy Applauds Finance Committee’s Approval of Legislation to Help Stabilize Transportation Funding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the vote this afternoon in the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee approving legislation that will help stabilize the state’s transportation funding in the long-term. The proposal, House Bill 5046, also received a favorable vote by the Transportation Committee on March 22.

• 4/16/2018 Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of State’s Fully Autonomous Vehicle Testing Pilot Program

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of Connecticut’s Fully Autonomous Vehicle Testing Pilot Program (FAVTPP) – an initiative created by legislation that the Governor signed into law last year that will help bring Connecticut to the forefront of the innovative and burgeoning autonomous vehicle industry. Under the terms of the program, towns and cities that are interested in participating and allowing the testing of fully autonomous vehicles on their roadways must submit an application to the state. Upon review, up to four municipalities will be selected for participation.

• 4/18/2018 Gov. Malloy Praises House Approval of Constitutional Amendment Permitting Early Voting in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting 81-65 today to approve a resolution that would amend the state’s constitution to allow a system of early voting during elections. It is the first major step required in a multi-year, multi-pronged process to amend the state’s constitution.

• 4/17/2018 Gov. Malloy Announces Mayborn Group has Relocated its U.S. Headquarters to Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Mayborn Group, a global manufacturer of baby products, has relocated its U.S. headquarters from Norwood, Massachusetts to Stamford, Connecticut. The company currently employs 16 and plans to add an additional 7 workers by 2019.

• 4/23/2018 Gov. Malloy Applauds the House for Voting in Favor of Legislation Increasing Access to Affordable Housing

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding members of the Connecticut General Assembly’s House of Representatives for voting this afternoon to approve legislation he introduced to ensure all of Connecticut’s towns and cities are doing their part to build affordable housing. The legislation will now head to the Senate.

• 4/10/2018 Gov. Malloy Marks 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act, Urges Legislature to Implement Fair Housing and Zoning Reform

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein, members of the state legislature, and fair housing advocates from across Connecticut today marked the 50th anniversary of the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act, a key component of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. These sweeping reforms were enacted into law seven days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In recognition of today’s historic anniversary, Governor Malloy proclaimed April 11, 2018, as “Fair Housing Day” in the State of Connecticut.

• 4/1/2018 Gov. Malloy and Commissioner Klee Blast Trump Administration Decision to Weaken Tailpipe Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Rob Klee are criticizing a decision announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to roll-back greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for automobiles.

• 4/2/2018 Gov. Malloy Statement on Judiciary Committee Passage of Bump Stock Ban

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement in response to the Judiciary Committee’s passage of House Bill 5542, An Act Concerning Bump Stocks and Other Means of Enhancing the Rate of Fire of a Firearm, which closely mirrors legislation introduced earlier this session by Governor Malloy (Senate Bill 18) that was referred to the Public Safety and Security Committee but did not receive a vote prior that committee’s deadline.

• 4/26/2018 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Permitting Access to Financial Aid for Connecticut Dreamers

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed into law legislation allowing undocumented students who attend Connecticut public colleges and universities the opportunity to qualify for the state’s system of financial aid. Previously, state law denied access to the financial aid system for these students, despite the fact that they were required to pay into it through their existing tuition.

• 4/2/2018 Gov. Malloy Nominates Eleven Connecticut Residents to Fill Judicial Vacancies on the Superior Court

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating eleven state residents to fill vacancies for judgeships on the Connecticut Superior Court. While these nominations represent only a fraction of the 42 vacancies that currently exist in the Superior Court, these judges will provide critical judicial capacity in performing the essential duties of the court system.

• 4/9/2018 Gov. Malloy: State’s Results on National Assessment Shows Reduction in Some Achievement Gaps Since 2011

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Department of Education Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell today announced that the State of Connecticut has been making progress in its efforts to reduce achievement gaps, according to the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) – a report known as the “Nation’s Report Card” created by the National Center for Education Statistics.