Press Releases

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• 2/5/2013 Gov. Malloy: Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Hear from Infrastructure Design, Safety & Security Experts Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, February 8, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will hear testimony from experts in the field of infrastructure design, safety and security.

• 2/28/2013 Gov. Malloy: Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Receive Presentations Friday on Gun Violence Prevention

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, March 1, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will hold the first of their meetings on the topic of gun violence prevention.

• 2/9/2013 Gov. Malloy Submits Request for Emergency Declaration

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today submitted a request for a presidential emergency declaration in the wake of Friday's historic winter storm.

• 2/8/2013 Gov. Malloy to Declare State of Emergency, Roads Subject to Closure Beginning at Noon

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will declare a state of emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard which is anticipated to heavily impact the state Friday and Saturday. In addition, the Governor announced that limited access highways may be subject to closure as early as noon. The Governor is asking all residents to limit nonessential travel.

• 2/9/2013 Gov. Malloy: Travel Ban to be Lifted at 4PM

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the travel ban will be lifted at 4PM. This will apply to all roads, including limited access highways.

• 2/3/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement, Unveils Early Childhood Initiative

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to make an announcement.

• 2/15/2013 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Robotics Competition in Westport

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at the opening ceremony of the FIRST Tech Challenge, which will feature 26 teams of over 260 seventh through twelfth grade students competing in a robotics competition.

• 2/11/2013 Today: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Visit Branford, Manchester, Tolland & Bridgeport, Hold Media Briefing on Snowstorm Recovery

  Today at 12:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit Branford, where he will meet with First Selectman Unk DaRos.

• 2/10/2013 Today: Gov. Malloy Visits Hamden and West Haven, Holds Media Briefing on Snowstorm Recovery

  Today at 1:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit the Hamden Public Works headquarters, where he will meet with Mayor Scott Jackson.

• 2/5/2013 Wednesday: Secretary Barnes Gives Budget Presentation

  On Wednesday morning, Office of Policy & Management Secretary Ben Barnes will give a presentation to members of the media on Governor Malloy’s FY 2014/2015 budget.

• 2/18/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Unveils Final Version of State's Comprehensive Energy Strategy

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold events in Manchester and Hartford to unveil the final version of state’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy. The energy plan will create jobs, lower costs for consumers, and preserve our environment.

• 2/4/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Major Education Announcement, Participates in Conn. National Guard Send-Off Ceremony

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to make a major education announcement. He will be joined by Lt. Governor Wyman, Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr., Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey, and Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor.

• 2/19/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in New York Observer Breakfast Forum, Highlights Benefits of ‘Next Generation Connecticut’ at UConn Stamford Campus

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will be the featured participant at a breakfast forum hosted by the New York Observer to discuss the effect of Storm Sandy on Connecticut and the region, as well as on other issues.

• 2/22/2013 Gov. Malloy: Storm Sandy Aid Tops $50 Million

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $50 million in federal assistance to date has been approved to help individuals and businesses with disaster expenses since President Obama approved his Disaster Declaration request as a result of Storm Sandy.

• 2/28/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Final Passage of Violence Against Women Act

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman issued the following statement this afternoon upon final passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The U.S. House of Representatives voted 286-138 today to reauthorize the legislation.