Press Releases
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8/27/2014
Gov. Malloy Announces Unprecedented Investment in Brownfield Remediation Projects Around the State
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by state and local officials in Bridgeport, today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded a total of $27 million in grants and loans to 20 brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects in cities and towns around the state.
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8/21/2014
Gov. Malloy: Millions in Additional Funding Will Assist Struggling School Districts
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor, today announced that Alliance Districts are set to receive a total of $132,901,813 in additional funding for the 2014-15 academic year to help implement academic improvement plans.
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8/14/2014
Gov. Malloy Partially Actives the State Emergency Operations Center
Governor Dannel P. Malloy has partially activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor and manage any issues that may arise as a result of a severe water main break in the City of New London.
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9/12/2014
Gov. Malloy Inaugurates Norwalk Early College Academy, State’s First IBM-Affiliated P-TECH Model School
Led by students who proudly showed off their classrooms, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited Connecticut’s first Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) – the IBM-affiliated Norwalk Early College Academy (NECA).
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8/13/2014
Gov. Malloy: State Partners with Statewide Coalition to Improve Response to Domestic Violence
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in response to the tragic murder of a state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) employee in May, the State of Connecticut will partner with the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) to improve policy and training around the issue of domestic violence.
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8/15/2014
Gov. Malloy Statement on July Jobs Report
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to the release of the Connecticut Department of Labor’s monthly “Labor Situation” report for July 2014, which indicated that the unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% – its lowest level since December 2008 – and the private sector grew 3,100 jobs during the month.
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8/17/2014
Monday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates Passage of Connecticut's New Fracking Law in East Haven
On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at Farm River State Park in East Haven to commemorate the enactment of a new state law designed to protect Connecticut from out-of-state fracking waste. He will be joined by state officials, lawmakers, and environmental advocates.
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8/24/2014
Monday: Gov. Malloy Highlights Investments in Local Bridges
On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference to highlight statewide investments in local bridge repairs and upgrades throughout Connecticut.
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8/22/2014
Saturday: Gov. Malloy Attends Mount Olive Church Community Block Party in Hartford
On Saturday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the Mount Olive Church Ministries community block party in Hartford.
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8/27/2014
Gov. Malloy: J.M. Wright Technical High School Re-Opens
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by business, trade, education and community leaders as well as other state and local officials, today celebrated the grand re-opening of J.M. Wright Technical High School in Stamford.
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8/25/2014
Gov. Malloy: Investments in Local Infrastructure Encourages Local Economic Development, Creates Jobs and Improves Safety and Quality Of Life
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state and local officials to highlight the Local Bridge Program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), which provides state grants to municipalities for the removal, replacement, reconstruction or rehabilitation of local bridges.
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8/29/2014
Gov. Malloy Honors Labor Day with Grant Announcement for One-of-a-Kind Art Project
In advance of Labor Day Weekend, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Congressman John Larson, state and local officials, American Mural Project (AMP) founder Ellen Griesedieck and Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Deputy Commissioner Kip Bergstrom, today announced the awarding of a one million dollar challenge grant in support of the American Mural Project, a tribute to American workers depicting people in professions that helped build the United States of America.
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8/14/2014
Gov. Malloy Expresses Strong Opposition to Potential MTA Fare Hikes for Connecticut Commuters
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today expressed his concern over reports that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will seek a fare increase from Connecticut commuters next year.
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8/4/2014
Gov. Malloy: Thanks to the State’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy, New Natural Gas Pipeline in Wilton Will Save Money for Residents
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined officials from the Town of Wilton and representatives of Yankee Gas at a ceremony to launch the start of a large-scale natural gas expansion project in the town that is estimated to save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in energy costs for schools and other government buildings, in addition to being available for private residential and business use.
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8/15/2014
Gov. Malloy: Three Connecticut Schools Recognized for Outstanding Innovation in Physical Fitness
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils Jake Steinfeld announced today the three winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live Positively Fitness Center as part of the National Champion Schools campaign.
