Press Releases

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• 5/9/2018 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, and First Lady Commend Final Approval of Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and First Lady Cathy Malloy are applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting 148-0 this afternoon to give final approval to legislation that will codify into law specific practices the Malloy administration enacted in recent years in an effort to improve the processing of sexual assault evidence kits at the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory and ensure that victims are treated in a compassionate way throughout the process.

• 5/9/2018 Gov. Malloy Welcomes Senate Passage of Environment Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut State Senate for approving legislation he introduced that takes a major step forward in Connecticut’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepares for the ongoing effects of climate change and sea level rise.

• 5/9/2018 Gov. Malloy Hails Final Legislative Approval Of Energy Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is hailing the Connecticut House of Representatives for taking action today on legislation he introduced that takes bold action in the development and deployment of affordable, clean energy.

• 5/9/2018 Gov. Malloy Signs Law Providing Wage Increases for Workers Who Care for People with Disabilities

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed into law legislation that will provide wage increases for thousands of workers in Connecticut who care for people with intellectual disabilities at group homes and day programs.

• 5/14/2018 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Tuesday 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 Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance that pays tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.

• 5/1/2018 Gov. Malloy Announces Commissioner Sullivan to Step Down from the Department of Revenue Services

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Department of Revenue Services (DRS) Commissioner Kevin B. Sullivan will depart from his work with the agency effective May 10, 2018 to pursue other professional opportunities. Commissioner Sullivan has served as the head of DRS since January 2011.

• 5/1/2018 What They’re Saying: Elected Officials and Business Leaders Show Support for State’s Partnership with Electric Boat

  State elected officials and business leaders are voicing strong support for the long-term partnership Governor Malloy announced this morning between the State of Connecticut and General Dynamics Electric Boat, which will see the creation of nearly 1,900 new jobs and capital investments by the company of greater than $800 million.

• 5/9/2018 Gov. Malloy Announces Over a Million Dollars in Federal Arts Grants for Connecticut Organizations

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts today announced that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded 15 grants to arts organizations in Connecticut totaling over $1 million.

• 5/14/2018 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Codifying Practices into Law to Ensure the Fair Treatment of Women in Prison

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that he signed a new law on Monday that strengthens Connecticut’s efforts to bring fairness and dignity to incarcerated women, and thereby reduce recidivism. The legislation, which he proposed earlier this year, codifies into statute specific practices – many of which were enacted during the current administration – to require that they continue well into the future, no matter whom may be the state’s next governor.

• 5/16/2018 Gov. Malloy: State Allowing Insurance Companies to Utilize Out-Of-State Adjusters to Expedite Claims Resulting from Tuesday’s Severe Weather

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Insurance Department has activated its emergency adjuster program that allows insurance companies to quickly register their out-of-state adjusters and bring them into the state to help with claims of property and auto damage. The Governor explained activating this protocol will help expedite the many anticipated claims resulting from the severe storms that impacted the state on Tuesday afternoon.

• 5/15/2018 Gov. Malloy Statement on Energy Sweep Lawsuit

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the news that a coalition of environmental organizations will file a lawsuit contesting the legality of the damaging energy sweeps contained in the bipartisan budget deal of October 2017.

• 5/16/2018 Gov. Malloy Applauds United States Senate for Voting to Preserve Net Neutrality

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is hailing the U.S. Senate for voting to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rule gutting net neutrality. All Senate Democrats were joined by three Republicans to pass the measure, which now goes on to the U.S. House of Representatives.

• 5/17/2018 Gov. Malloy and Comm. Redeker Announce That Transit Fare Increases and Service Reductions Have Been Canceled

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today announced that with the signing of the state budget adjustment bill earlier this week, bus and train fare increases and service reductions that had been scheduled to take effect on July 1 have been canceled.

• 5/16/2018 Gov. Malloy Signs Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency for Tuesday’s Severe Storms

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency to assist the state and its municipalities with response and recovery efforts following Tuesday afternoon’s severe weather throughout portions of the state. The emergency order will give state agencies flexibility in assisting municipalities to respond to and recover from the damages from the storms.

• 5/17/2018 Gov. Malloy Announces Record Drop in Homelessness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is applauding the results of an annual census of homelessness in the state, saying that the point-in-time count confirms that the state’s recent efforts to reduce homelessness and increase access to housing are working.