Press Releases

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• 7/8/2013 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Enfield Independence Day Parade, Serves as Race Grand Marshal at Lime Rock Park

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will march in the Town of Enfield’s Independence Day parade.

• 7/8/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman on the Passing of Jack Bannan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements on the passing of John H. “Jack” Bannan, Sr. of Simsbury, who served as the president of the Connecticut State Federation of Teachers (now AFT Connecticut) and also was a sixth grade teacher and World War II veteran.

• 7/3/2013 Gov. Malloy Tours Connecticut State Parks

  In advance of the July 4th holiday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today toured Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Indian Well State Park in Shelton, and Black Rock State Park in Thomaston with Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel C. Esty. The Governor highlighted the importance of continued investments to improve the state park system and encouraged residents to get outside and enjoy a state park over the weekend.

• 7/2/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Promotes Connecticut State Parks in Madison, Shelton & Watertown

  On Wednesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit three Connecticut state parks in Madison, Shelton and Watertown to promote the extensive state park system, recreational opportunities, and history these locations provide in Connecticut.

• 7/2/2013 Gov. Malloy Signs Emergency Order to Assist With Tornado Recovery

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Tuesday signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency to assist the state and its municipalities with debris removal following Monday afternoon's tornadoes and severe weather in East Windsor, Greenwich, Stamford, Windsor and Windsor Locks.

• 7/2/2013 Today: Gov. Malloy Visits Areas in Windsor & East Windsor Damaged by Yesterday's Tornado

  This afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit locations in Windsor and East Windsor damaged by yesterday’s tornado.

• 7/2/2013 Gov. Malloy Announces PLANT Grants Open to Farms Damaged by Monday's Tornado and Severe Weather

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut farms suffering damage from Monday's tornado and severe weather are now eligible to apply for the Production Loss Assistance Needed Today (PLANT) grants that he unveiled on June 23, which are providing assistance to farms in the state that have suffered damage from this year's severe weather events.

• 7/1/2013 Gov. Malloy and Secretary Merrill Announce All State Agency Regulations Now Available Online

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today announced that as of this morning, all state agency regulations have now been made electronically available to the public through the State of Connecticut's website at www.ct.gov/eregulations. In addition to an accessible database of state agency regulations, the new eRegulations website will also contain all agency notices of intent to adopt new regulations, as well as all emergency regulations.

• 7/1/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Joins Conn. Science Center for Announcement on Teacher Development Programs

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join representatives from the Connecticut Science Center to announce a major expansion of the organization’s professional development programs for teachers.

• 6/30/2013 Monday: Gov. Malloy Discusses Urban Violence in Norwalk, Announces New Paint Recycling Program

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Norwalk Mayor Richard A. Moccia, Norwalk Police Chief Thomas E. Kulhawik, and members of the Norwalk community for a roundtable discussion on urban gun violence, including gun violence reduction strategies, community policing efforts, and other urban crime mitigation efforts.

• 6/28/2013 Gov. Malloy: Federal Grant Being Used to Repair Storm Sandy Damage at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that a portion of a federal grant the State of Connecticut received to help with Storm Sandy clean-up will be used to hire local workers to replace the boardwalk at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, which was swept out to sea by the ravaging storm last year. The project, which begins in July, is a partnership among state, regional and federal agencies, and is anticipated to be completed by October.

• 6/27/2013 Gov. Malloy Statement on U.S. Senate Passage of Immigration Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate vote today on the immigration bill.

• 6/26/2013 Gov. Malloy Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality.

• 6/26/2013 Photo: Pride Flag Raised at Governor's Residence

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today directed the LGBT Pride flag to be flown over the Governor’s Residence in Hartford in recognition of the Supreme Court decision to overturn the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.

• 6/25/2013 Gov. Malloy's Public Schedule for June 26 to June 30

  Beginning Wednesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy will be taking personal time in Nantucket. On Friday and Saturday, the Governor will participate in a Democratic Governors Association meeting. They will return on Sunday.