Press Releases

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• 12/28/2011 Gov. Malloy Announces STEAP Grants for Towns in Southeast Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the towns of East Haddam, East Lyme, Preston and Voluntown have each been awarded Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants for various capital improvement projects.

• 12/15/2011 Gov. Malloy “Disappointed” By U.S. Department of Education Decision on Race to the Top Funds; Says he is Determined to Move Forward on Education Reform

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy expressed disappointment today over the news that the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services did not award Connecticut $49.99 million in Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge funding.

• 12/15/2011 Gov. Malloy: Investigation Continues, Additional Names Forwarded to Various Agency Heads

  As a part of the ongoing investigation into the Federal Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Department of Social Services and the Office of Labor Relations have forwarded the names of an additional 10 state employees to various agency heads to commence their administrative reviews, bringing the total number of cases of possible fraud up to 34.

• 12/27/2011 Gov. Malloy: Investigation into Possible Fraud Continues

  As the investigation into the Federal Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) continues, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) have forwarded the names of an additional 10 state employees to various agency heads to begin their administrative reviews, bringing the total number of instances of possible fraud up to 44.

• 12/15/2011 Gov. Malloy Names Mark Ojakian Chief of Staff

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has named Mark Ojakian to serve as Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office.

• 12/19/2011 Gov. Malloy Says Nursing Home Owner, 1199 Should "Find a Way to Work Out Their Differences"

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding the stalemate between Healthbridge, a company that owns 9 nursing homes in Connecticut, and New England Health Care Workers' Union SEIU/1199.

• 12/1/2011 Gov. Malloy Receives Witt Associates Independent Analysis of Connecticut’s Power Restoration Effort

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Witt Associates Vice President Charles Fisher to discuss his firm’s report on how Connecticut’s public utility companies and the state handled power restoration following the October Nor’easter. The report, which was completed on an expedited timeline, details a number of key findings and recommendations that will allow the utility companies to be better prepared for weathering the next storm.

• 12/2/2011 Gov. Malloy Urges Congressional Leaders for Extension of Unemployment Compensation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today sent a letter to Congressional leadership, urging the extension of federal unemployment insurance programs for unemployed workers, which are set to expire on December 31.

• 12/1/2011 Gov. Malloy's Two Storm Panel to Meet Friday

  The working group Governor Dannel P. Malloy created to review the preparedness, response and recovery efforts of Tropical Storm Irene and the October Nor’easter will meet on Friday, December 2, during which they are scheduled to hear a presentation on the final report from Witt Associates on their review of Connecticut public utility companies and their handling of the recent October snowstorm.

• 12/6/2011 Gov. Malloy's Two Storm Panel to Meet Wednesday

  The working group Governor Dannel P. Malloy created to review the preparedness, response and recovery efforts of Tropical Storm Irene and the October Nor’easter will meet on Wednesday, December 7 as it continues hearing testimony from experts in preparation to compose its final set of recommendations for the Governor.

• 12/23/2011 Governor Malloy Announces Procurement of Cheaper and Cleaner Energy for Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the selection of two commercial renewable energy projects using a new competitive process designed to help bring cheaper and cleaner energy to Connecticut.

• 12/2/2011 Governor Malloy, Fairfield Officials, DOT Cut Ribbon on New Fairfield Metro Rail Station

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Fairfield First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau and other state and local officials to mark the opening of the Fairfield Metro railroad station. The $90 million station, which will open for commuter service on Monday, December 5, also includes 1,400 parking spaces.

• 12/30/2011 Governor Malloy, Legislative Leaders Agree on Candidates to Complete Redistricting for the State's Congressional Seats

  Governor Malloy today filed a brief with the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding the appointment of a Special Master who will assist the Court in resolving the issue of redistricting the State’s Congressional Districts.

• 12/15/2011 Gov. Malloy Joins 15 Other Governors to Urge Extension of Unemployment Compensation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and 15 other governors from around the nation today sent a joint letter to Congressional leadership, urging a one-year extension of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program and 100% federal funding of the Extended Benefits Program before they expire on December 31.

• 12/18/2011 Monday: Gov. Malloy Attends TIGER III Announcement in Stamford, Participates in Supportive Housing Ceremony in Manchester

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Senator Lieberman, Senator Blumenthal, Congressman Himes, Department of Transportation Commissioner Redeker, Stamford Mayor Pavia and members of the Stamford business community for a press conference to discuss the $10.5 million federal TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant that was recently awarded to make improvements to the Stamford Transportation Center.