Press Releases

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• 4/18/2013 Gov. Malloy: Greenwich, Killingly and Wilton Awarded Grants to Build Congregate Senior Housing

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced $14,655,817 in funding to help create 53 units of congregate elderly housing in three different developments in Greenwich, Killingly, and Wilton.

• 4/18/2013 Friday: Gov. Malloy Keynotes Regional Plan Association's Annual Assembly

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the keynote address at the Regional Plan Association's 23rd Annual Assembly, where he will discuss his goals for the future of Connecticut's infrastructure, sustainability, and competitiveness.

• 4/17/2013 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Housing Ceremony in Willimantic, Holds Veterans Cabinet Meeting

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening Common Ground’s Cedarwoods Residence, which will provide 60 units of affordable housing in Willimantic.

• 4/17/2013 Gov. Malloy: $10 Million Awarded to Clean Up Brownfield Sites

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith, today announced that DECD awarded $10,507,339 in loans and grants to remediate nine brownfields located throughout the state. Clinton, Hartford, Middletown, New Haven, Vernon, Waterbury, and Watertown will use the funding to clean up the polluted properties and redevelop the sites for affordable housing and mixed use development.

• 4/17/2013 Gov. Malloy Joins With Governors Cuomo & O’Malley in Urging U.S. Senate to Expand Background Checks for Firearm Purchases

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined with New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley in writing a letter to all of the members of the U.S. Senate, urging them to vote for legislation that enhances federal background checks on potential purchasers of firearms.

• 4/17/2013 Gov. Malloy Statement on U.S. Senate Vote

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the vote in the U.S. Senate this afternoon on legislation that enhances federal background checks on potential purchasers of firearms.

• 4/17/2013 Gov. Malloy: Investments in Connecticut Agriculture Strengthen Our Economy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Agriculture Commissioner Steven K. Reviczky, today announced $816,706 in competitive, matching grants to expand Connecticut's $3.5 billion agricultural industry. The investments are made through the Connecticut Department of Agriculture's Farm Transition Grant and Farm Viability Grant programs and will assist farms, agricultural nonprofits, and municipalities increase production, promote Connecticut Grown products, and create jobs.

• 4/16/2013 Gov. Malloy, Labor Commissioner Welcome Employers, Job Seekers to Heroes4Hire Career Fair

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commissioner Sharon Palmer this morning welcomed more than 100 companies and service providers taking part in the 9th Annual Heroes4Hire Career Fair being held today at the Rentschler Field Ballroom in East Hartford.

• 4/16/2013 Gov. Malloy: Bioscience and Next Generation CT Plans Will Foster Innovation and Create Thousands of 21st Century Jobs

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on the Next Generation Connecticut and Bioscience Connecticut initiatives passing out of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee earlier today.

• 4/16/2013 Gov. Malloy Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Boston Victims

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, following a proclamation from President Barack Obama, has ordered U.S. and Connecticut flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the victims of yesterday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon.

• 4/16/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in Sikorsky Airport News Conference, Tours Waterbury Farm, Makes Agriculture Announcement

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, Stratford Mayor James Harkins and Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker for a news conference to discuss the future of Sikorsky Airport.

• 4/15/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Gives Remarks at Veterans Career Fair, Speaks at Litchfield Area Business Association Meeting, Promotes Work Zone Safety, Keynotes Event on Efforts to Expand Digital Media

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give welcoming remarks at the 9th annual Heroes4Hire job and career fair for veterans, organized by the Connecticut Department of Labor. This year’s event will be attended by over 80 businesses and organizations interested in hiring veterans.

• 4/15/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman to Host Community Forum in Torrington on Wednesday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will host a community forum in Torrington on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Torrington City Hall (140 Main Street).

• 4/15/2013 Gov. Malloy Statement on Boston Marathon Explosions

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement on the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

• 4/13/2013 Sunday: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Participate in UConn Victory Parade and Rally

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman will participate in the victory parade and rally honoring the UConn Women’s Basketball team for winning the 2013 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship.