Press Releases

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• 3/17/2014 Gov. Malloy: JAX Progress Report Highlights Job Creation, Advancements in Connecticut's Bioscience Industry

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has met and exceeded last year’s business goals and employment targets outlined in connection with the Governor’s Bioscience Connecticut initiative, including hiring 20 percent more scientific and administrative staff than was required for 2013.

• 3/26/2014 Gov. Malloy: Investing in Technology is Smart Public Policy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission at its next meeting is expected to approve funding to help innovative data management software company, CORE Informatics LLC, grow its presence in the state.

• 3/24/2014 Gov. Malloy: Investment in New Milford Brownfield Redevelopment Project Will Generate State and Local Economic Development and Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the State Bond Commission at its next meeting is expected to approve $2.5 million in state funding to finance the town of New Milford’s demolition of the deteriorated former Century Brass mill site.

• 3/18/2014 Gov. Malloy: Funding Available to Help Municipalities Promote Business Growth in Town Commercial Centers

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is now accepting applications from eligible towns interested in applying for a second round of grants under the state’s Main Street Investment Fund (MSIF).

• 3/7/2014 Gov. Malloy: "Energy Efficiency Upgrades Will Help Bring Down Costs for Owners and Tenants"

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order creating the Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency Program, which will utilize $10.8 million federal funding to improve and increase the energy efficiency of multifamily housing in Connecticut in an effort to bring down energy costs for residents while also advancing conservation efforts.

• 3/29/2014 Gov. Malloy: Metro-North UConn Huskies Fan Express to Run Sunday, March 30

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that MTA Metro-North Railroad will run a special, extra New Haven Line train on Sunday, March 30, to accommodate the UConn men’s basketball fans expected to travel to New York City for the NCAA tournament game at Madison Square Garden (MSG).

• 3/30/2014 Gov. Malloy Cautions Residents About Potential Flooding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today cautioned residents about possible flooding with additional rainfall forecasted for this evening.

• 3/26/2014 Gov. Malloy: Applango USA Joins Stamford Innovation Center, Creates Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Applango USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel-based Applango Systems will open its U.S. headquarters at the Stamford Innovation Center as part of a project that will expand the company’s regional presence and create four jobs for Connecticut residents.

• 3/13/2014 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Air National Guard Awarded $14.6 Million in Federal Funding to Support New C-130 Hercules Flying Mission

  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Air National Guard will receive $14.6 million in federal construction funding for major facility renovation and modernization projects at its Bradley Air National Guard Base as part of the ongoing conversion to C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft.

• 3/14/2014 Gov. Malloy: Annual Labor Review Shows Steady Progress in Job Growth

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement on the Connecticut Department of Labor’s (DOL) annual revision of the prior year’s labor situation.

• 3/13/2014 Gov. Malloy Announces Campaign to Help Combat Childhood Obesity

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that fitness icon, Jake Steinfeld, Chair of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, is bringing the Foundation’s multi-million dollar physical fitness campaign to Connecticut help combat childhood obesity.

• 3/10/2014 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman to Hold Community Forum in Meriden on Thursday, March 13

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will hold a community forum in Meriden on the evening of Thursday, March 13, giving them an opportunity to discuss their agenda for the future with state residents.

• 3/21/2014 Gov. Malloy Announces $9 Million in Nursing Home "Rebalancing" Grants

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is awarding $9 million in first-time funding to help Connecticut’s nursing home industry diversify services to meet the changing needs of older adults and other citizens with disabilities.

• 3/19/2014 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Hold Community Forum in Enfield on Tuesday, March 25

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will hold a community forum in Enfield on the evening of Tuesday, March 25, giving them an opportunity to discuss their agenda for the future with state residents.

• 3/22/2014 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on the Passing of Lou Rell

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the passing of Lou Rell, husband of Connecticut’s 87th Governor M. Jodi Rell.