Press Releases

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• 6/5/2012 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Economy Outpacing the National Average

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in reaction to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report on 2011 economic growth rates in the states, which indicated that Connecticut's economy grew faster than most states and outpaced the national average. The report stated that Connecticut had the ninth fastest economic growth rate in the country and the second fastest on the East Coast.

• 6/14/2012 Gov. Malloy: CT Small Companies Drive Economic Growth

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that five Connecticut small businesses in East Hampton, East Hartford, Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford have qualified for assistance through the state’s Small Business Express Program (EXP).

• 6/22/2012 Gov. Malloy, Federal, State and Local Leaders Open Northbound I-95 "Q Bridge"

  The northbound side of the new five-lane Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge on I-95 in New Haven - informally known as the Q Bridge - will open this weekend following a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Governor Dannel P. Malloy, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and a host of federal, state and local officials.

• 6/21/2012 Gov. Malloy: "Focused Deterrence" Needed to Reduce Urban Gun Violence

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has directed state criminal justice resources - including state police, corrections, probation, parole and prosecutors - to collaborate with federal and local law enforcement officials in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven on implementing a program of "Focused Deterrence," designed to reduce gun violence within those three cities where shootings remain objectionably high.

• 6/21/2012 Friday: Gov. Malloy, Federal, State and Local Leaders Open Northbound Side of New "Q Bridge"

  On Friday morning at 10:00 a.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join federal, state and local officials, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker, and others at a ceremony to open the northbound side of the new five-lane Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge on I-95 in New Haven – informally known as the “Q Bridge.”

• 6/18/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Major Economic Development Announcement

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in New Haven to make a major economic development announcement.

• 6/11/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Tours Conn. Food Bank Warehouse in East Haven, Presents Community Mediation Award to DCF Commissioner Joette Katz

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit the Connecticut Food Bank warehouse in East Haven for an opportunity to tour the facility and discuss the organization’s needs with its staff and volunteers.

• 6/19/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Breaks Ground on Norwalk I-95 Improvement Project

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join state and local officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for a highway improvement project on I-95 in Norwalk designed to enhance traffic safety and ease congestion in the area around exits 14 and 15.

• 6/14/2012 Friday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Small Business Forum, Participates in Event Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Tours CSC in Norwich

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give closing remarks at a forum on small businesses presented by The Hartford in association with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and the MetroHartford Alliance.

• 6/15/2012 Gov. Malloy: Advantage Program Provides Benefits to Veterans While Building Scholarship Fund

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Department of Veterans' Affairs has partnered with Veterans Advantage, Inc. on an initiative to extend private sector benefits to veterans and their families who reside in Connecticut through the VetRewards Card program.

• 6/12/2012 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Commend Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Anthem on Reaching Agreement

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman issued the following statements regarding the deal reached between Anthem and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

• 6/20/2012 Gov. Malloy and Legislators Break Ground on I-95 Project

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), State Representative Larry Cafero (R-Norwalk) and other state and local officials in breaking ground for a $42 million highway improvement project designed to enhance traffic safety and ease congestion on I-95 in Norwalk.

• 6/18/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Award of $9.8 Million in Stem Cell Research Funding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the awards of $9.8 million in stem cell research funds to 19 Connecticut–based researchers. The awards were made by the State of Connecticut Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee at its grant review meeting week in Farmington.

• 6/12/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Initiative to Phase-in Property Revaluations

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced an initiative that will allow communities across the state to phase-in revaluations of property for a period of up to five years, even if the value of property decreases. Under current law, municipalities can only phase-in increases in assessments. This new initiative allows towns and cities to "responsibly administer revaluations in a way that blunts the negative impact to residents," said Governor Malloy.

• 6/1/2012 Gov. Malloy on Latest Announcement by Speaker Donovan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement.