Press Releases

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• 7/29/2013 Gov. Malloy: Q-Bridge Project to Increase Capacity and Reduce Congestion on I-95 Between New Haven and Branford is Ahead of Schedule

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker, today toured the I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing (NHHC) Corridor Improvement Program following a major traffic shift, completed over the weekend, of all southbound travel onto the temporary lanes of the new Pearl Harbor Memorial (Q) Bridge. The I-95 southbound traffic shift marks the completion of Stage 2B construction of NHHC and the start of Stage 3 construction - two months ahead of the original schedule.

• 7/31/2013 Gov. Malloy: Quality Affordable Housing is a Key Component of Economic Development

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state awarded U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Small Cities grants totaling $11,850,000 to 26 Connecticut cities and towns for affordable and senior housing, economic development, and other local revitalization projects.

• 11/14/2013 Gov. Malloy: PLANT Grants Already Helping Connecticut Farms Recover and Rebuild

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state’s Production Loss Assistance Needed Today (PLANT) grant program is already helping Connecticut farm families recover from this year’s earlier storms and flooding that damaged crops, buildings and equipment.

• 7/8/2013 Gov. Malloy Reminds Residents to Take the Necessary Precautions During Summer Heat

  With heat index temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-90’s during the approaching holiday weekend, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the summer months.

• 7/16/2013 Gov. Malloy Selects Michael Cantor to Serve as Chairperson of Connecticut Innovations

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed Michael Cantor of West Hartford to serve as chairperson of Connecticut Innovations (CI), the quasi-public agency charged with growing Connecticut's economy by making strategic capital and other investments that encourage the development of high-tech industries within the state, such as energy, biotechnology, information technology, and photonics.

• 7/2/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs Emergency Order to Assist With Tornado Recovery

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Tuesday signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency to assist the state and its municipalities with debris removal following Monday afternoon's tornadoes and severe weather in East Windsor, Greenwich, Stamford, Windsor and Windsor Locks.

• 7/8/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Enacting Historic Energy Plan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state is taking key steps to implement its first ever Comprehensive Energy Strategy, a plan that will bring cheaper, cleaner, more reliable power to residents and businesses and create jobs.

• 7/30/2013 Gov. Malloy: State Gains Federal Nod to Distribute $10.5 Million in Social Services Aid Resulting From Storm Sandy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration has received federal approval to distribute over $10.5 million in new social services disaster relief funding to assist Connecticut residents and organizations impacted by Storm Sandy.

• 7/24/2013 Gov. Malloy Statement on President Obama's Economic Vision

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech Wednesday on growing the U.S. economy to ensure the middle class has access to good jobs, quality education, housing, secure retirement, and affordable health care.

• 7/18/2013 Gov. Malloy: "Step Up" Workforce Training Program Broadened to Include Veterans of Any Age and Any War

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Sharon M. Palmer, and state and local officials, today celebrated the passage of Public Act 13-63 – An Act Concerning the Definition of New Employee in the Unemployed Armed Forces Member Subsidized Training and Employment Program, which expands Connecticut's Subsidized Training and Employment Program (Step Up) to include veterans who have served at least 90 days and were honorably discharged from the military.

• 7/11/2013 Gov. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Continues Discussions Friday on Public Safety and School Security

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, July 12, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will review new state laws that were approved from the recently adjourned legislative session, followed by a presentation on school security from the president of the National School Safety and Security Services.

• 7/8/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Promotes Summer Meals Program, Signs Historic Energy Legislation

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor and representatives of the Connecticut No Kid Hungry campaign for a news conference in Hartford to launch the Summer Meals Program.

• 7/15/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation Encouraging the Increase of Connecticut Exports into Foreign Markets and Growth of Local Businesses

  On Monday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a bill signing ceremony at Test Logic, a small business located in Middletown, where he will sign legislation (Public Act 13-56) that allows the state to prioritize economic assistance to certain businesses that are pursuing global commerce and will help get more Connecticut products into foreign markets.

• 7/26/2013 Saturday: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Welcome Home Conn. National Guard Units

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will welcome home 110 soldiers of the Connecticut National Guard at a ceremony in Hartford.

• 7/22/2013 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Charles W. Morgan Launch Ceremony in Mystic

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the Charles W. Morgan launch ceremony at Mystic Seaport.