Press Releases

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• 5/25/2017 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on First Selectman Llodra’s Decision to Not Seek Re-Election

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding reports that Newtown First Selectman Patricia Llodra will not seek re-election after her term expires later this year.

• 5/12/2017 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Monday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15, 2017, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance that pays tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.

• 5/26/2017 Gov. Malloy Urges Greater Public Awareness of State’s Safe Haven Law

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Children and Families Commissioner (DCF) Joette Katz are urging for greater public awareness of the state’s Safe Haven law, which designates hospital emergency rooms as a location where newborn babies can be safely relinquished, no questions asked. The law protects parents from being prosecuted for abandonment and ensures the infant will be safe and receive adequate care. The state officials said that the abandonment of a baby in downtown Danbury this week reflects the need to grow greater public awareness of this law in order to prevent tragedy.

• 5/31/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces Opening of Jobs Training Center for Female Offenders at York Correctional Institution That is Designed to Further Reduce Recidivism

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as part of his Second Chance Society initiatives, the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) has opened an American Job Center at York Correctional Institution in Niantic – the state’s only institution for female offenders. The job development program is only the second of its kind in Connecticut and aims to continue reducing the state’s historically low crime rate by providing inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences with the tools needed to become productive members of society upon their release.

• 5/31/2017 Gov. Malloy’s Prepared Remarks from Today’s News Conference Regarding Aetna’s Headquarters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy delivered the following prepared remarks during a news conference this afternoon at the State Capitol. In addition, he released three letters that were delivered to Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini, including two from the Governor – one delivered in March and the other May 15 – and one from Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith also delivered May 15.

• 1/24/2013 Friday: Gov. Malloy Chairs Bond Commission Meeting

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will chair a meeting of the State Bond Commission, which will be followed by a media availability.

• 5/31/2017 Gov. Malloy Hails House Passage of Legislation Furthering the State’s Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the bipartisan, unanimous vote in the Connecticut House of Representatives this afternoon to approve legislation he introduced earlier this year and developed in cooperation with a number of lawmakers that was designed to further the state’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis. The legislation, which next moves to the State Senate for their consideration, builds upon a series of reforms that Governor Malloy has signed into law on the topic since taking office in 2011.

• 5/26/2017 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Monday in Observation of Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags to fly at half-staff on Monday, May 29, 2017 from sunrise until noon in observation of Memorial Day. As is customary for the holiday, flags are lowered throughout the morning and then raised to full-staff at noon. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.

• 1/22/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Business Council of Fairfield County Meeting, Attends Women’s Business Development Council Grand Re-Opening

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote address at the Business Council of Fairfield County’s winter luncheon in Stamford.

• 1/15/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Eastern Conn. Chamber Meeting, Participates in New London Landmarks Forum, Announces Grant in Plainfield, Keynotes Conn. Council of Small Towns Meeting

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote address at a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in Norwich.

• 1/29/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Rally to Protect the Safety Net, Announces Legislation to Protect Homeowners Dealing With Foreclosure, Welcomes Attendees to Hartford Foundation Forum

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will speak at a rally outside of the State Capitol building in Hartford on protecting the safety net of programs and services offered by the state’s nonprofit community.

• 1/18/2013 Weekend: Gov. Malloy Meets with Vice President Biden, Speaks at U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting, Attends Presidential Inauguration

  This afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will have a private meeting with Vice President Joe Biden in the Vice President’s office in the White House to discuss gun violence prevention.

• 1/25/2013 Gov. Malloy: Investment in Precision Manufacturing Will Create Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission voted to approve a $5 million loan to APS Technology, Inc. a global provider of high technology and services to the oil and gas drilling industry.

• 1/20/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• 1/31/2017 Gov. Malloy Nominates Gregory T. D'Auria to State Supreme Court

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Gregory T. D’Auria of Hebron to serve as an associate justice on the Connecticut Supreme Court.