Press Releases

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• 5/12/2015 Gov. Malloy: Energy Efficiency Measures to Save the State Millions Annually

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that new energy efficiency measures now planned for Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) in Middletown and several Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices throughout the state will reduce energy costs at those locations by more than $3.3 million per year.  The measures are being implemented under the state's "Lead by Example" initiative, which was designed to reduce energy use in state and local government buildings.

• 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:

• 5/18/2015 Gov. Malloy: For Second Chance Society Initiatives, State Will Utilize $7 Million Federal Award to Improve Access to Drug and Alcohol Treatment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded a $7 million federal grant to improve access to care for people seeking drug and alcohol treatment in the state.

• 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. 

• 5/29/2015 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents that Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1

  With the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning June 1, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding Connecticut residents to be prepared for any severe weather that may impact the state.  The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the principal threat period for Connecticut occurring between mid-August and mid-October.

• 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 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.

• 5/21/2015 Gov. Malloy: Report Finds that Homelessness in Connecticut is at Historic Lows

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein today released the following statements on Connecticut having the lowest population of homelessness in a point-in-time count ever.

• 5/30/2015 Gov. Malloy: Historic Agreement Leads to Billions in Transportation Investment, the Largest in Connecticut History

  Working with House and Senate leaders, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the budget agreement reached with the House and Senate last night will fund the historic transportation agenda put forth by Governor Malloy earlier this year. This agreement will lead to the largest investment in transportation in Connecticut history.

• 1/26/2015 Gov. Malloy Directs First and Second-Shift State Employees Not to Report to Work Tuesday, January 27, Due to Snow

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is ordering all first and second-shift state employees who are designated as nonessential not to report to work on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in response to winter storm conditions across the state.

• 1/22/2015 Gov. Malloy: I-84 Widening in Danbury is Critical for Economic Growth and Traffic Congestion Mitigation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today that widening Interstate 84 in both directions through Danbury is critical for economic growth in western Connecticut, as well as easing rush-hour traffic along that heavily congested section of the highway to improve quality of life.

• 1/26/2015 El Gobernador Malloy a Declarado el Estado en Emergencia; Prohibido Viajar en Efecto Empezando a las 9:00 PM

  El Gobernador Dannel P. Malloy ha declarado el Estado de Emergencia en preparación a la tormenta de nieve que se aproxima, la cual esta anticipada a impactar fuertemente el estado de Connecticut esta noche hasta mañana martes. Adicionalmente, el Governador anuncio que esta prohibido viajar en todas las vias y carreteras y esto entra en efecto a las 9:00 pm.

• 1/8/2015 Gov. Malloy, Insurance Department Laud Congressional Passage of TRIA

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today praised the Congressional approval for a six-year extension of the federal government’s Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA).

• 1/20/2015 Gov. Malloy: New Haven "Boulevard" Project Highlights Bike-Pedestrian Commitment

  An innovative downtown development project in New Haven highlights the importance of incorporating two critical modes of urban transportation – walking and bicycling – Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today.

• 1/14/2015 Gov. Malloy Nominates Betsy Ritter to Serve as Commissioner of the Department on Aging

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Elizabeth “Betsy” Ritter of Waterford to serve as Commissioner of the State Department on Aging (SDA).