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• 2/26/2013 Gov. Malloy: Whale Inks Multi-Year Deal at XL Center

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Michael Freimuth, Executive Director of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), today announced that a multi-year deal has been reached between Global Spectrum and Madison Square Garden (MSG) for the American Hockey League's (AHL) Whale to play at the XL Center in Hartford.

• 2/26/2013 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on the Passing of Ellen Camhi

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman this afternoon released the following statements on the passing of Ellen Camhi, who served as the longtime chairwoman of the Stamford Democratic City Committee and was most recently a member of the State Board of Education.

• 2/25/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Event Recognizing School Achievement- Participates in Child Nutrition Forum, Meets with Stamford Mayor and Police Chief on Gun Violence, Attends Black History Month Cele

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give opening remarks at a breakfast event in Cromwell hosted by the state Department of Education recognizing about 97 schools from throughout Connecticut as “Schools of Distinction” for progress in improving student achievement.

• 2/22/2013 Gov. Malloy Appointed to Council of Governors, Attends National Governors Association Winter Meeting

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve a two-year term on the Council of Governors, a group of 10 state governors established in 2010 to address matters of national security, homeland defense, synchronization and integration of state and federal military activities in the United States and matters of mutual interest pertaining to the National Guard.

• 2/22/2013 Gov. Malloy: Storm Sandy Aid Tops $50 Million

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $50 million in federal assistance to date has been approved to help individuals and businesses with disaster expenses since President Obama approved his Disaster Declaration request as a result of Storm Sandy.

• 2/21/2013 Gov. Malloy: Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Hear from Trauma Services and School Crisis Experts Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, February 22, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, where they will hear testimony from experts in the field of student support and school crisis response, including doctors with experience in psychology and trauma services.

• 2/21/2013 Today at 4PM: Gov. Malloy Holds Media Availability

  Today at 4:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media availability at the State Capitol.

• 2/21/2013 Gov. Malloy: "The Time to Act is Now"

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, together with Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, today released a comprehensive, common sense gun violence prevention proposal that will make Connecticut residents safer. The proposal outlines five primary areas where the state can strengthen gun control laws.

• 2/20/2013 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Gun Violence Conference in Danbury Featuring Vice President Biden, Makes Major Announcement

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make a major announcement during the closing session of the conference on reducing gun violence that is being sponsored by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty and will be attended by Vice President Joe Biden. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will also be in attendance.

• 2/19/2013 Gov. Malloy: Comprehensive Energy Strategy Will Bring Cheaper, Cleaner, More Reliable Power to Connecticut

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Dan Esty, today released Connecticut's first-ever Comprehensive Energy Strategy, a plan that establishes a clear path toward cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy for Connecticut consumers.

• 2/19/2013 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Participates in New York Observer Breakfast Forum, Highlights Benefits of ‘Next Generation Connecticut’ at UConn Stamford Campus

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will be the featured participant at a breakfast forum hosted by the New York Observer to discuss the effect of Storm Sandy on Connecticut and the region, as well as on other issues.

• 2/18/2013 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Unveils Final Version of State's Comprehensive Energy Strategy

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold events in Manchester and Hartford to unveil the final version of state’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy. The energy plan will create jobs, lower costs for consumers, and preserve our environment.

• 2/15/2013 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Robotics Competition in Westport

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at the opening ceremony of the FIRST Tech Challenge, which will feature 26 teams of over 260 seventh through twelfth grade students competing in a robotics competition.

• 2/15/2013 Today at 2PM: Gov. Malloy Holds Media Availability

  Today at 2:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Office of Policy & Management Secretary Ben Barnes will hold a media availability at the State Capitol.

• 2/15/2013 Gov. Malloy to Town Leaders: Middleclass Tax Relief Must be a Priority

  In a letter to town leaders, Governor Malloy today reaffirmed his commitment to providing middleclass tax relief to Connecticut’s working families. In addition to investing in job creation and education, the Governor’s proposal would eliminate the car tax for vehicles valued below $28,000 and reinstate the sales tax exemption on clothing under $50.