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• 7/18/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy to Commemorate New Open Space Law

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the passage of Public Act 12-152, a new law that strengthens Connecticut’s efforts to preserve land as open space and help the state meet its goal of protecting 673,210 acres, or 21 percent, of state land as open space by 2023.

• 7/26/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy to Commemorate State's New Natural Disaster & Storm Response Laws

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a bill signing ceremony in West Hartford to commemorate the passage of Public Act 12-148, a new package of laws he introduced that enhances the ability of the state, municipalities and utility companies to better prepare for and respond to natural disasters and intense weather situations.

• 7/31/2012 Today: Gov. Malloy Announces State Veterans Memorial, Recaps Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Participates in National Guard Send-Off Ceremony

  This afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman will hold a news conference in Hartford to announce plans to construct the first state memorial honoring veterans from Connecticut who have served in the United States military.

• 7/9/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Event Celebrating CCSU's Partnership with FuelCell Energy

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Central Connecticut State University's partnership with FuelCell Energy.

• 7/24/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Continues "Still Revolutionary" Tourism Campaign in Eastern Conn.

  On Wednesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his promotional visits of state tourism destinations with stops scheduled in Bozrah, Waterford, Noank, Niantic and Old Lyme. 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.

• 7/10/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Holds Ceremony to Commemorate Design Build, Project Labor Agreement Law

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony to commemorate the passage of Public Act 12-70, the legislation he introduced that will allow the state to make long overdue investments in infrastructure while lowering costs and improving the quality of construction projects.

• 7/18/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Major Economic Development Announcement

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in North Haven to announce the details of a new international company that will be establishing its headquarters in Connecticut and creating hundreds of jobs in the state.

• 7/31/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Event to Honor Fallen Navy SEAL

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Stamford Mayor Michael A. Pavia and other local officials for an event to commemorate the upcoming first anniversary of the death of Navy SEAL Brian Bill, a Stamford resident who was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011.

• 7/13/2012 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Gov. Malloy Attends National Governor's Association 2012 Annual Meeting

  On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the National Governor's Association 2012 Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia.

• 7/12/2012 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut's Small Businesses Driving State's Recovery

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that five Connecticut small businesses are receiving assistance through the state's Small Business Express Program (EXP). The program was part of the bipartisan Jobs Bill passed during last year's jobs special session to encourage business expansion and job growth.

• 7/6/2012 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut's Small Businesses Growing Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced five Connecticut small businesses in Norwalk, Stamford, Sterling, Suffield and West Hartford are receiving assistance through the state's Small Business Express Program (EXP) to support their growth and create and retain jobs.

• 7/20/2012 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Recognition of Colorado Tragedy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, in response to a proclamation from President Barack Obama, has directed all U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff until sunset on July 25, 2012 honoring the victims of the tragic shooting in Colorado.

• 7/31/2012 Gov. Malloy: Hartford Will be Home to First State Memorial Honoring All Connecticut Veterans

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda S. Schwartz, state officials, and veterans, today announced plans to build the State of Connecticut's first memorial honoring all Connecticut veterans. The Connecticut State Veterans Memorial will be constructed in Minuteman Park across from the William A. O'Neill State Armory in Hartford and will break ground this fall.

• 7/26/2012 Gov. Malloy: New Law will Enhance State's Emergency Preparedness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) Deputy Commissioner William P. Shea and West Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka for a ceremonial bill signing for Public Act 12-148, An Act Enhancing Emergency Preparedness and Response. The law will improve and augment the ability of the state, municipalities, and utility companies to better prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies.

• 7/9/2012 Gov. Malloy Recognized by NAACP for Leadership on Capital Punishment Repeal

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today was recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at their 103rd Annual Convention in Houston, Texas, for his leadership in repealing Connecticut's capital punishment law.