Press Releases

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• 5/15/2014 Gov. Malloy: State Can Help Cities and Towns Preserve Open Space

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today that $5 million to assist cities, towns, and land trusts with the purchase of important lands to protect as open space is expected to be approved when the state Bond Commission meets May 30.

• 5/15/2014 Friday: Gov. Malloy, Coach Kevin Ollie Unveil 2015 AAC Men's Basketball Tournament Logo

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and UConn Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Ollie will participate in a news conference in Hartford to unveil the logo for the 2015 American Athletic Conference (AAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will be hosted at XL Center.

• 5/15/2014 Gov. Malloy: Reclaiming Brownfields is Key to Improving the Environment and Creating Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications for a new round of funding of up to $20 million that will be awarded to help remediate and redevelop brownfield sites throughout the state.

• 5/14/2014 Gov. Malloy: Graduation Rate Increases for Fourth Consecutive Year

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor, today announced that Connecticut’s high school graduation rate increased for the fourth consecutive year and that several persistent graduation rate gaps are closing.

• 5/14/2014 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Thursday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, in correspondence with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

• 5/14/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Gives Oath to Superior Court Judges, Speaks at SCSU Graduation, Makes Remarks at Greater New Haven NAACP Dinner

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the oath of office to a group of 16 attorneys who will be sworn in as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

• 5/13/2014 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement on Statewide Graduation Rates, Attends Events in Hartford and Vernon

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a news conference in Hartford to make an announcement regarding the 2014 Hartford Marathon.

• 5/13/2014 Gov. Malloy Remarks from Today's NAIC International Insurance Forum

  The following are the remarks of Governor Dannel P. Malloy – as prepared – for today’s National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Annual International Insurance Forum in Washington, DC.

• 5/13/2014 Gov. Malloy's Common Core Taskforce to Meet, Hear Presentations on Best Practices

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Educators’ Common Core Implementation Taskforce is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 14, at Cromwell High School, 1 Donald Harris Drive in Cromwell. The meeting will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and will be held in library.

• 5/12/2014 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Unveils New Economic Development Ads

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of a new economic development ad campaign, designed to highlight the benefits of doing business in Connecticut.

• 5/12/2014 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Discussion on Healthcare with the Center for American Progress, Keynotes Insurance Forum

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will be the featured guest for a discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Connecticut.

• 5/12/2014 Gov. Malloy Signs Campus Sexual Assault Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he signed legislation into law that will strengthen sexual assault prevention and response procedures at institutions of higher learning in Connecticut.

• 5/12/2014 Gov. Malloy Views Turnaround Initiatives During Visit to Commissioner's Network School

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited the Robert J. O’Brien STEM Academy in East Hartford, where parents, teachers and administrators expressed high hopes for improved student outcomes as part of the Commissioner’s Network.

• 5/11/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Visits Turnaround School in East Hartford, Attends Event in New Britain

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the new expansion project at the New Britain Museum of American Art.

• 5/10/2014 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Western Connecticut State University Commencement Ceremony

  On Sunday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make welcoming remarks at the Western Connecticut State University undergraduate commencement ceremony in Danbury.