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• 7/19/2012 Gov. Malloy Signs Order Formally Establishing Developmental Disabilities Council

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Thursday signed an executive order formally establishing the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities, a move that will allow the council to better carry out its mission of promoting self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of community life for people with developmental disabilities.

• 7/12/2012 Gov. Malloy Nominates Michael A. Caron as a Director of PURA

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the interim appointment of Michael A. Caron to serve as a director of the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the entity charged with regulating rates and services of state electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications providers.

• 7/25/2012 Gov. Malloy: State Awards 2012 "Keep Kids Safe" Grant

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state Office of Policy and Management awarded the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center a $45,150 grant as part of the Connecticut Keep Kids Safe Grant Program (CKKSGP).

• 7/19/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on June Jobs Report

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued the following statement regarding today's release of the Connecticut Department of Labor's monthly "Labor Situation" report for June 2012, which indicates that the state's unemployment rate was 8.1 percent, compared to the national rate of 8.2 percent, and 5,000 private sector jobs were created during the month.

• 7/9/2012 Gov. Malloy Statement on New Connecticut Whale Management

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding AEG Management CT, LLC's announcement this afternoon that the company will manage all business operations, including marketing, sponsorship, ticketing and group sales for the American Hockey League's Connecticut Whale hockey team.

• 7/31/2012 Gov. Malloy: Statewide Emergency Drill Shows Improved Coordination and Communication, Better Delivery of Services in the Event of a Disaster

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Tuesday said that the four-day statewide emergency preparedness drill that began on Saturday and was designed to simulate a Category 3 hurricane has allowed the state, local officials, utility companies, and the private sector to exercise planning and preparation for the possibility of future emergencies.

• 7/3/2012 Gov. Malloy Thanks Glenn Marshall For His Service

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today thanked Glenn Marshall for his service as the Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Labor (CTDOL). As has been reported, Commissioner Marshall submitted his resignation on June 29th citing family reasons.

• 7/16/2012 Gov. Malloy to Continue "Still Revolutionary" Tourism Campaign This Week

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his promotional visits to state tourism destinations this week in Norwalk, Hartford and Bloomfield as part of his summer-long effort to highlight the role Connecticut's hospitality, tourism and recreation attractions play in strengthening the state's overall economy.

• 7/26/2012 Gov. Malloy to Partially Activate State Emergency Operations Center

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will partially activate the state's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3:30 PM today to monitor and manage any issues that may arise as a result of possible severe weather predicted to enter the state this afternoon.

• 7/30/2012 Gov. Malloy to Take Lead on Transportation Issues for the Coalition of Northeastern Governors

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy was today named Lead Governor for Transportation by the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG).

• 10/31/2012 Gov. Malloy: Residents Seeking Federal Assistance Must Register With FEMA

  After receiving notification of the federal assistance available to cities and towns, businesses, individuals, and non-profits in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that residents in those counties who suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy must register with FEMA by phone or online to access that aid.

• 7/3/2012 Gov. Malloy: Town of Canterbury Awarded $265k STEAP Grant

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Town of Canterbury has been awarded a $265,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant that will be used towards capital improvement projects at Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School and Manship Park.

• 7/24/2012 Gov. Malloy's General Counsel on D-SNAP Expedited Arbitration Hearings

  There were 27 expedited arbitration hearings held on Friday, July 20. Assuming Mr. Rochlin received a copy of these decisions, and his reporting of them is accurate (which is not guaranteed since he claims there were 40), Andrew J. McDonald, General Counsel to Governor Dannel P. Malloy, issues the following statement.

• 7/1/2012 Monday: Gov. Malloy Promotes Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" Tourism Campaign

  On Monday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit destinations in Bristol, Cheshire, Redding, Wilton, Goshen and Torrington as part of his summer-long effort to highlight the role Connecticut’s hospitality, tourism and recreation sites play in strengthening the state’s overall economy.

• 7/16/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at National Motor Vehicle Convention, Attends Starwood Grand Opening Ceremony

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual Conference in Ledyard.