Press Releases

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• 3/11/2016 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Jobs Report

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the Connecticut Department of Labor's monthly "Labor Situation" report for January 2016.

• 3/24/2016 Gov. Malloy Announces Awards to Support Affordable Housing Development Across the State

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein today announced that nearly $28 million is being awarded to support the development of affordable housing across Connecticut as part of the latest round of funding under the state's Competitive Housing Assistance for Multifamily Properties (CHAMP) program.  These awards will play a role in helping to create, rehabilitate, or preserve approximately 200 units of affordable housing and focus on expanding access to transit-oriented development, creating new veteran's housing units, and adding supportive housing for those who are living with disabilities.

• 3/14/2016 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Committee Approval of Constitutional Amendment Protecting Transportation Funds

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement in response to a bipartisan vote today in the General Assembly's Transportation Committee to approve a resolution he introduced that will enact an amendment in our state's constitution protecting transportation funds from being raided and used for other purposes.

• 3/21/2016 Gov. Malloy: Leading Furniture Retailer to Expand its Headquarters Significantly in Connecticut and Create 125 New Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the headquarters of Bob's Discount Furniture, a national furniture store chain, will expand in Manchester with a new project that will significantly increase the company's space, retain 326 people, and create 125 new jobs in the next five years.

• 3/28/2016 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Hail Committee Approval of Second Chance 2.0 and Temporary Restraining Order Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding the approval today in the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee of two pieces of legislation the Governor introduced.  The Second Chance 2.0 bill is designed to continue reducing the state's crime rate while working to ensure that nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society.  The Governor's temporary restraining order bill, which protects protect victims of domestic violence by prohibiting the possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to a temporary restraining order, was also approved out of committee.

• 3/4/2016 What They're Saying: Supporters Testify in Favor of Gov. Malloy's Legislation Encouraging Transit-Oriented Development

  Supporters of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's legislative proposal to establish the Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Assistance Authority (TCDAA) are testifying at a public hearing of the General Assembly's Planning and Development Committee today, telling lawmakers that the creation of this group will serve to better encourage transit-oriented development statewide.

• 3/10/2016 Gov. Malloy Speaks with Sentencing Commission, Urges Adoption of Second Chance Proposals

  With the Sentencing Commission meeting today, Governor Dannel P. Malloy urged the General Assembly to adopt Second Chance 2.0 legislation he introduced that builds upon reforms approved last year, which are designed to continue reducing the state's decreasing crime rate, as well as ensure nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society.

• 3/14/2016 What They’re Saying: Domestic Violence Advocates Testify in Support of Gov. Malloy’s Legislation on Temporary Restraining Orders

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has introduced a legislative proposal to protect domestic violence victims by prohibiting the possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to a temporary restraining order.  At a public hearing of the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee today, lawmakers are hearing why the adoption of this law will help eliminate a critical window of time during which a victim's life could be imminently at risk.  The proposal is similar to laws already enacted in many states across the country.

• 3/31/2016 Gov. Malloy Signs Executive Order Banning State-Funded Travel to North Carolina

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to North Carolina in response to its recently adopted HB2 legislation, which discriminates against members of the LGBT community.

• 3/11/2016 Gov. Malloy Selects Christy Scott to Serve as Claims Commissioner

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected Christy Scott of West Hartford to serve as Connecticut Claims Commissioner.

• 3/22/2016 Gov. Malloy Reminds Those in Connecticut: If You See Something, Say Something

  In the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding those in Connecticut to be aware of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious, say something by contacting authorities.

• 3/23/2016 Gov. Malloy: New National Report Measuring Crime Rates Shows Connecticut’s Smart Approach to Violent Crime

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today highlighted the release of a new report on national crime punishment rates by the Pew Charitable Trusts, which shows that Connecticut's approach of focused deterrence, including prioritizing violent and predatory offenders for incarceration, is reducing crime.

• 3/31/2016 Gov. Malloy Recognizes Office of Higher Education Executive Director Jane Ciarleglio for Dedicated Service to the State

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on the departure of Office of Higher Education (OHE) Executive Director Jane A. Ciarleglio, thanking her for years of dedicated public service to the state.  Having served as the head of the state's higher education office since 2011, Ciarleglio announced that she will be retiring effective April 1.

• 3/7/2016 Gov. Malloy: Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that - in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama directing flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan - U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment.

• 3/21/2016 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Hold Town Hall Forum in Enfield on March 30

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will hold a town hall forum in Enfield on the evening of Wednesday, March 30, 2016, to discuss his budget principles, his proposals for adapting state government to a changing economy, and other issues concerning the future of the state.