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• 2/6/2017 Gov. Malloy’s Proposed Budget Provides a Fairer Distribution of Education Aid, Allocates Additional $10 Million for Special Education

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state budget proposal he will release later this week includes a bold, forward-thinking plan to address disparities in funding the state’s education system, stressing that waiting for further judicial action on the matter will only result in wasted time and wasted opportunity on behalf of students in Connecticut.

• 1/31/2013 Gov. Malloy: Storm Sandy Aid Tops $40 Million

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $40 million in federal assistance to date has been approved to help individuals and businesses with disaster expenses since President Obama approved his Disaster Declaration request as a result of Storm Sandy.

• 2/7/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces Bridgeport Train Station Renovations and Upgrades Complete

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today announced that a $10 million renovation and upgrade project at the Bridgeport railroad station has been completed and the new amenities, which were designed to provide commuters with enhanced services, are now in use, including real-time electronic signage of arrivals and departures, extended canopies, better lighting, and a resurfaced platform.

• 1/2/2013 Gov. Malloy Urges Speaker Boehner to Allow a Vote on Sandy Relief Package

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today wrote a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner urging him to reconsider his decision to adjourn the 112th Congress without holding a vote on the bipartisan, Senate-passed Hurricane Sandy relief package.

• 1/15/2013 Joint Statement from Governors Christie, Cuomo and Malloy Regarding House of Representatives Action on Disaster Aid Bill

  New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding passage today of the disaster relief package by the House of Representatives.

• 2/8/2017 Gov. Malloy Introduces Budget Proposal Focused on Making State Economy More Predictable and More Sustainable

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today submitted his Fiscal Year 2018/2019 biennial budget proposal to the state legislature that was designed to encourage fiscal stability and predictability for Connecticut residents and businesses while building on the progress made in recent years to reduce spending, bolster our economy, and grow jobs.

• 2/8/2017 Gov. Malloy: Nonessential State Employees Should Not Report to Work on Thursday, February 9, Due to Snow

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is asking nonessential first and second-shift state employees to stay home on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in advance of the coming winter storm.

• 1/27/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Announces Creation of a Disaster Assistance & Recovery Fund

  On Monday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Deputy Commissioner William P. Shea will hold a news conference in East Haven to announce legislation the Governor is introducing that will improve the state’s ability to assist residents who have been impacted by a natural disaster or other emergency.

• 1/18/2013 Photo: Gov. Malloy Meets with Vice President Biden

  Vice President Joe Biden meets with Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy in his West Wing office in Washington, DC, Jan. 18, 2013.

• 2/9/2017 Gov. Malloy Statement on Ruling by Ninth Circuit Court on Travel Ban

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the ruling released this evening by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals against reinstating President Trump's travel ban.

• 2/10/2017 Gov. Malloy's Budget Plan Includes $3.8 Million for Intellectual Disability Partnership Initiative

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his Fiscal Year 2018/2019 biennium budget proposal released earlier this week includes $3.8 million in funding to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to support the Intellectual Disability (ID) Partnership Initiative, in addition to $1.0 million in bond funding for capital improvements.

• 1/24/2013 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Berlin- Speaks at Conn. Voices for Children Forum, Gives Remarks at Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Meeting, Holds News Conference on Judicial Nominations

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote address at a joint breakfast meeting of the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, and the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce in Berlin.

• 2/12/2017 Gov. Malloy Provides Winter Storm Update

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued the following update on today’s winter storm. Presently the Governor has not activated the Emergency Operations Center, however the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection's Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security continues to monitor the storm and the Governor’s office, state agencies, and municipalities remain in continuous communication.

• 1/9/2013 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Torrington

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will deliver the keynote address at a meeting of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce in Torrington.

• 2/13/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces Nine Towns Awarded Funding to Create 146 New Preschool Slots

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that nearly $1.6 million in state funding is being awarded to nine communities across Connecticut that will expand the availability of high-quality preschool to 146 additional children.