Press Releases

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• 1/20/2011 Governor Malloy Moves to Protect State's Most Vulnerable from Frigid Temperatures Coming Our Way

  With bitter winter cold expected to arrive in the wake of a Friday snowstorm, Governor Dannel P. Malloy tonight directed the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) to coordinate with 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the state’s most vulnerable people are protected.

• 1/22/2011 Governor Malloy Marks 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

  Saturday, January 22, 2011 marks the 38th anniversary of the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abortion and guaranteed that the 14th amendment right to privacy is extended to a woman’s control of her reproductive health care.

• 1/12/2011 Gov. Malloy Non-Essential State Employees Should Not Report to Work Today Due to Snowstorm Evening Shift Employees Should Report on Schedule

  At 9:11 p.m. last night, Governor Malloy declared a civil preparedness emergency and as of 6:00 a.m. this morning has directed that non-essential state employees should not report to work today, Wednesday, January 12.

• 1/27/2011 Today: Governor Malloy Holds Press Availability at Noon

  As the latest winter storm to hit Connecticut wraps up, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold an availability at the Emergency Operations Center at the State Armory at noon.

• 1/14/2011 Monday: Governor Malloy to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day at State Capitol Ceremony

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join the Connecticut Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission at a ceremony in the State Capitol on Monday honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• 1/19/2011 Gov. Malloy on Senator Lieberman's Retirement Connecticut is Losing an Effective Voice on its Behalf

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement after Senator Joe Lieberman announced his retirement.

• 1/8/2011 Governor Dannel P. Malloy's Statement on Representative Gabrielle Giffords Shooting

  "Cathy and I send our thoughts and prayers to our friend, Representative Gabrielle Giffords, her family, staff and others who were involved in this horrific incident. Those of us who serve in public life know there are risks, but precious few of us ever realize them firsthand."

• 1/20/2011 Governor Malloy Announces $800,000 in Loans to Support Long-time Connecticut Manufacturer

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state is providing $800,000 in loans to help Inline Plastics Corporation expand and improve its operations at its Shelton headquarters.

• 1/24/2011 Governor Malloy Announces New Head of Department of Consumer Protection

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy named William M. Rubenstein as the new Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection in a press conference held today at the Legislative Office Building.

• 1/25/2011 Governor Malloy on State of the Union Creating-Growing New Jobs is Biggest Challenge We Face

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, who attended the State of the Union as a guest of Congressman John Larson, released the following statement after President Obama’s speech.

• 1/9/2011 Governor Malloy Flags Flown at Half-Staff as Sign Of Respect for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona

  Earlier today, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation directing that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona."

• 1/21/2011 Governor Malloy Announces Loan to Long-Time Connecticut Company for Expansion

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state is providing a $400,000 loan to help Schulz Electric Company expand and improve its manufacturing and repair facility in New Haven.

• 1/27/2011 Governor Malloy Investment in Criminal Justice Technologies Will Enhance Public Safety, Save State Money

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that allocations for major upgrades to the state’s criminal justice system included in next week’s state bond commission agenda will make significant strides toward increasing public safety and security while reducing expenses through greater efficiencies.

• 1/10/2011 Governor Malloy Receives Final Reports from Policy Working Groups

  The twelve policy working groups put together by the Malloy transition team met with Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and the entire steering committee today to give their final reports, a culmination of the work begun in early December to ensure the policy-making process was reflective of the many voices in the state. The Governor will review the reports and will take them under advisement.

• 1/24/2011 Governor Malloy Road Safety Projects in Bond Package Will Improve Safety, Create and Keep Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today highlighted several items on the Bond Commission agenda involving Department of Transportation projects that will create or retain thousands of construction-related jobs in the state, and improve the safety of our state's roads.