Press Releases

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• 1/31/2011 Gov. Malloy Losses from Potential Spring Thaw Floods A Concern in Wake of Record Snowpack

  With more significant snow and a possible ice storm bearing down on Connecticut this week, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is urging residents to plan ahead now to protect and insure their property from potential damaging floods once the record snowpack begins to melt.

• 1/21/2011 Governor Malloy Named to National Economic Development Panel

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has been appointed to serve on the Economic Development and Commerce Committee of the National Governors Association, a position he says he will use to increase Connecticut’s national visibility to encourage businesses to locate and stay here.

• 1/18/2011 Governor Malloy on Tomorrow's Storm Take It Slow

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy tonight spoke with key commissioners in advance of the storm coming to the state early tomorrow morning, which is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, ice and rain. At this time, forecasts indicate a slow commute in the morning, with possible snow accumulation mixed with rain and ice.

• 1/17/2011 Governor Malloy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- Progress, However Slow or Unwilling, is Made Every Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• 1/19/2011 Governor Malloy on U.S. House Vote to Repeal Health Care Reform

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this evening released the following statement concerning today’s planned vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

• 1/12/2011 Governor Malloy to Brief Media at Noon from Emergency Operation Center at Armory

  Following an 11:30 a.m. conference call, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will brief the Connecticut media this afternoon at 12 p.m. to update residents on the impact of the snow storm across Connecticut. Governor Malloy held similar briefings at several points this morning, following a 5 a.m. conference call with key commissioners.

• 1/20/2011 Governor Malloy Releases Jobs Bond Agenda on Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will release his first state bonding agenda Friday, which is squarely focused on creating new jobs in Connecticut, and keeping the ones we have.

• 1/29/2011 Governor Malloy Urges Residents to Take Next Few Days to Clear Snow From Roofs, Side-Vented Heating Systems, Mailboxes and Hydrants

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today urged residents to take the next few days to clear snow from their roofs, side-vented heating systems, mailboxes and fire hydrants.

• 1/26/2011 Governor Malloy will Activate Emergency Operation Center at 4 P.M.

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will activate the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to prepare for more snow predicted to hit the state late this afternoon and into the overnight hours. The Emergency Operation Center will open at 4 p.m. at the State Armory and will remain open throughout the storm, expected to last into Thursday.

• 1/18/2011 Governor Malloy Orders Partial Activation of State Emergency Operations Center

  Following a conference call earlier this morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy has ordered a partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor power outages and road conditions as this messy storm continues to move through Connecticut.

• 1/27/2011 Governor Malloy Non-Essential Workers Delayed Until Noon

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today ordered all non-essential state employees to delay arrival into work until 12 noon.

• 1/14/2011 Governor Malloy State Receives $36M in Additional Heating Assistance Funds

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded the release of nearly $36.06 million in additional federal funding for Connecticut’s winter heating assistance program, saying the grant comes at a much needed time when families are struggling to keep the heat on during bitterly cold days and nights.

• 1/31/2011 Monday: Governor Malloy Gives Blood Red Cross Reporting Dangerously Low Blood Levels Due to Winter Storms

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, answering a nationwide call from the American Red Cross, will be donating blood today to help the Connecticut Blood Services Region replenish a blood and platelet supply that is dangerously low due to winter storms.

• 1/18/2011 Malloy, Blumenthal Hold Joint Press Availability Following Meeting

  On Tuesday afternoon Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Senator Richard Blumenthal will meet in Governor Malloy's office to discuss the ways in which they can work together to ensure Connecticut needs are well-represented in both Hartford and Washington, D.C.

• 1/19/2011 Governor Malloy Connecticut is Back on the Map

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that Connecticut is back on the map. Discover New England, the official tourism website for New England, had removed Connecticut from its map, marketing materials, and efforts because the state failed to pay its dues to the organization.