Press Releases

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• 8/9/2012 Friday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Greater Meriden Chamber Breakfast, Participates in Forum on Improving Child Welfare & Development

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the featured speech at the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce's summer breakfast meeting.

• 8/10/2012 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Veterans Parade Recognized by Veterans Day National Committee

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda S. Schwartz, announced today that the Connecticut Veterans Parade, held annually in Hartford, has been recognized by the Veterans Day National Committee as one of the nation's "Veterans Day Regional Sites." This is the third year that the Veterans Parade has been recognized by the National Committee.

• 8/31/2012 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman Invite Public to Attend 11th Annual 9/11 Memorial Service

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman invite the public to attend the 11th annual Connecticut Remembers September 11th Memorial Service, to be held at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on Monday, Sept. 10.

• 8/27/2012 Monday: Gov. Malloy Makes Key Administration Appointment, Speaks at Housing Convention, Meets with East Haven Residents on Anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Hartford to announce a cabinet-level appointment in his administration.

• 8/20/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy & USA Gymnastics Make Announcement

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join USA Gymnastics at a news conference in Hartford to make a special announcement.

• 8/23/2012 Friday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Hartford Jobs Corps Commencement- Welcomes Crowd to New Haven Open

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote speech at the Hartford Jobs Corps Academy commencement ceremony. The Jobs Corps is a national voluntary career training and education program that prepares young people 16 through 24 for careers in today's job market. The Hartford Jobs Corps Academy is ranked among the top 20 Jobs Corps centers out of 125 nationwide.

• 8/1/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Deloitte to Expand in Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Deloitte is expanding operations in Connecticut across its Hartford, Stamford and Wilton locations. The project will create between 200 and 500 new jobs and retain all 1,153 existing Deloitte employees in the state. The positions range from entry level to high-level executive jobs.

• 8/2/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Funding for Affordable Housing, Lays Out Overall Agenda

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Executive Director Eric Chatman, today announced a major commitment to increase the amount of affordable housing in the state in recognition of its fundamental impact in growing jobs and creating a strong economic base.

• 8/27/2012 Gov. Malloy Appoints Terry Edelstein as Nonprofit Liaison

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed Terry Edelstein of South Glastonbury to serve as the Governor's Nonprofit Liaison, a cabinet-level position that serves as a state advocate for nonprofit community providers.

• 8/24/2012 Gov. Malloy: Innovative Manufacturer Invests in Workforce

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state will provide a $1.5 million low interest loan to Lex Products Corporation in Shelton to support a multi-million dollar expansion project which will retain 182 positions and create up to ten new jobs.

• 8/29/2012 Gov. Malloy: Nine Municipalities to Share $20M Federal Grant for Transportation Projects

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that nine Connecticut cities and towns will share a $20 million federal grant for transportation projects designed to improve the flow of traffic, improve air quality, and reduce energy use.

• 8/8/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Continues "Still Revolutionary" Tourism Campaign in Northwestern Conn.

  On Wednesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his promotional visits of state tourism destinations with stops scheduled in Goshen, Morris, Salisbury and Lakeville. The visits are part of the Governor’s summer-long effort to highlight the role Connecticut’s hospitality, tourism and recreation attractions play in strengthening the state’s overall economy.

• 8/2/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on Women's Healthcare and the Affordable Health Care Act

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on the Affordable Health Care Act and the impact on women's health care.

• 8/29/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Agricultural Development Meeting

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give brief remarks at a meeting of the Governor’s Council for Agricultural Development, the group responsible for advising the state Department of Agriculture on ways to increase consumer consumption of Connecticut-grown products.

• 8/2/2012 Today at 1PM: Gov. Malloy Meets with Delegation of Chinese Officials Taking Part in Leadership Conference

  Today at 1:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at an event being hosted by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and Yale University.