Press Releases

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• 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. 

• 5/6/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces CTFastrak Surpasses 150,000 Rides After Only Five Weeks of Service

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than 150,000 rides have been taken on the CTfastrak Bus Rapid Transit system in the five weeks since operations began on March 28.  Ridership has grown to more than 7,000 riders per day on the bus-only roadway. This is in addition to the 7,000 daily riders that use existing CTtransit bus routes in the corridor.

• 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).

• 5/27/2015 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Receives MacArthur Foundation Award to Reduce the Use of Jails

  The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced that the State of Connecticut is one of 20 jurisdictions selected to receive a $150,000 grant to create a fairer, more effective local justice system.  The grant is a part of the Safety and Justice Challenge, the Foundation's $75 million initiative to reduce over-incarceration by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails.

• 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.

• 5/14/2015 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. 

• 5/12/2015 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.

• 5/18/2015 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.

• 5/5/2015 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:

• 5/31/2015 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.

• 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.

• 5/21/2015 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.

• 5/20/2015 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.

• 5/10/2015 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.