Press Releases

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• 4/7/2011 Gov. Malloy Selects Terrence W. Macy as Developmental Services Commissioner

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today selected Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. of Madison to serve as Commissioner of the state Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

• 4/1/2011 Governor Malloy Declares "Husky Weekend" in the State of Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he is declaring Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3 as “Husky Weekend” in the State of Connecticut, in honor of both the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams playing in the Final Four of the 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournaments this weekend.

• 4/29/2011 Gov. Malloy: Bond Commission Approves Funding for Development of Renaissance Place in Naugatuck

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission on Friday approved a grant of $500,000 to assist with architectural and engineering design services for a parking garage at the Renaissance Place development project in Naugatuck.

• 4/26/2011 Gov. Malloy on Decision to Grant Mariano Cardoso a Stay of Removal

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement after learning that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted Mariano Cardoso a temporary stay of removal. Last week, Governor Malloy wrote to immigration officials to request that they defer a deportation order for Cardoso, who is nearing completion of his engineering degree at Capital Community College in Hartford.

• 4/3/2011 Monday: Governor Malloy Makes Announcement on Proposed Busway, Participates in Rio Movie News Conference, Holds Town Hall in Norwalk

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference to announce his decision regarding the proposed New Britain-to-Hartford Busway. The Governor recently held a meeting at the Capitol with both advocates and opponents of the Busway to hear their thoughts on the topic.

• 4/13/2011 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Holds News Conference Wrapping Up Town Hall Meetings and Reflecting Upon First 100 Days in Office

  Tomorrow afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference to discuss what he’s learned throughout his 17 Town Hall Meetings, and reflect upon his first 100 days in office.

• 4/4/2011 Govs. Malloy and Daniels all in for Tonight's UConn-Butler Championship Game

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels have gone double or nothing on their friendly basketball rivalry, placing everything on the line for tonight’s game between UConn and Butler.

• 4/20/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces $3 Million for Reconstruction of Broad Street in Manchester on Bond Commission Agenda

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that next week’s Bond Commission Agenda will include $3 million for the reconstruction of Broad Street in Manchester.

• 4/14/2011 After Listening to Connecticut’s Citizens at Town Hall Meetings, Gov. Malloy Revises Tax Package, Reinstates Property Tax Credit to $300

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today reflected on his first 100 days in office and the 17 Town Hall Meetings he held across the state. Governor Malloy began those meetings on February 21 in Bridgeport and finished on April 12 in Middletown. Taking into account the concerns raised, Governor Malloy today announced that he would reinstate the property tax credit to $300. In addition, his revised tax package lessens the burden on the vast majority of the middle class.

• 4/11/2011 Federal Transit Administration Release: FTA Administrator Rogoff Announces $6.3 Million for New Britain-Hartford Busway Project

  Progress continues on the New Britain-Hartford Busway project thanks to a $6.3 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formula grant announced today by FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff. The grant will provide dollars for engineering services and property acquisition.

• 4/29/2011 Governor Malloy on Navy Announcement of $1.2 Billion to Electric Boat for Second Submarine Production

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this evening released the following statement in response to the U.S. Navy announcement that it has awarded $1.2 billion for the production of a second submarine by Electric Boat in FY 2011. In February, Governor Malloy sent letters to the Chairs and the Ranking Members of Congress’ Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense urging the full funding of two Virginia Class submarines.

• 4/28/2011 Friday: Governor Malloy Holds Post-Bond Commission Media Availability, Gives Keynote at U.S. Conference of Mayors Event

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media availability at the conclusion of the scheduled meeting of the State Bond Commission. Items included in the meeting’s agenda invest in the revitalization of Connecticut’s infrastructure, create or maintain thousands of construction-related jobs, and enhance future economic growth in the state.

• 4/21/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces Bonding for Renovations of Norwich Community Health Center

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that next week’s Bond Commission Agenda will include $3.4 million for renovations, an expansion and new equipment for the United Community and Family Services Health Center in Norwich.

• 4/7/2011 Friday: Governor Malloy Administers Oaths of Office to Judges Espinosa and Harper

  On Friday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will administer the oaths of office in two separate ceremonies to the Honorable Carmen Espinosa of Southington, who was recently confirmed to be a Judge of the Appellate Court, and the Honorable Lubbie Harper, Jr. of North Haven, who was recently confirmed to be a Justice of the Supreme Court.

• 4/20/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces Bonding for New London Community Health Center

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that next week’s Bond Commission Agenda will include $1 million for the renovation of the Community Health Center of New London.