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• 4/27/2015 Gov. Malloy: State Receives Emergency Management Accreditation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that for the first time, the State of Connecticut has received full accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).  EMAP is a set of 64 standards by which programs that apply for accreditation are evaluated.  The state's emergency management program met all 64 standards.

• 4/27/2015 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Attends First Meeting of Transportation Finance Panel; Makes Announcement on the Walk Bridge in Norwalk; Participates in Stamford Citizen of the Year Ceremony

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make introductory remarks at the first meeting of the Governor's Transportation Finance Panel, which he created to analyze and recommend options for financing a transformation of Connecticut's transportation infrastructure over the next 30 years and beyond.

• 4/27/2015 Gov. Malloy: Record Ridership on New Haven Line Demonstrates the Need for Continued Commitment in Our Transportation System

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ridership on the New Haven commuter rail line reached record highs in 2014, with 39.6 million passenger trips - a 1.6 percent increase over 2013 - according to numbers released today by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, parent of Metro-North, the operator of the New Haven Line.

• 4/26/2015 Monday: Gov. Malloy Attends Stem Cell Symposium; Holds Availability on Five-Year Transportation Ramp-Up; Keynotes Northwest Connecticut Chamber Meeting

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make welcoming remarks at StemConn 2015, an annual scientific symposium highlighting the work of stem cell and regenerative medicine researchers in Connecticut.

• 4/24/2015 Gov. Malloy Completes Extensive Review of State's Executive Orders, Eliminates Those Identified as Outdated and Obsolete

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his office has completed an exhaustive review of all executive orders that have been signed by previous Connecticut governors and he has signed a new order directing all outdated, unnecessary, or obsolete orders be repealed, and those benefiting the State of Connecticut to remain in effect.

• 4/24/2015 Saturday Gov. Malloy Speaks at Ceremony Commemorating the Armenian Genocide

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make remarks at a ceremony at the State Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

• 4/23/2015 New England Governors' Statement on Regional Cooperation for Energy Infastructure

  The following statement was released by the Governors of the New England states following their meeting in Hartford today to discuss strategies for addressing energy infrastructure challenges facing the region:

• 4/22/2015 Gov. Malloy Signs Order Establishing Council to Ensure Connecticut Remains a Leader in Addressing Climate Change

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order directing the establishment of a new council that will ensure the State of Connecticut is on a path to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals by 2050 and remains a national leader in addressing climate change.

• 4/22/2015 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Hosts New England Governors for Energy Forum in Hartford

  On Thursday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will host the Governors of the New England states at the "Northeast Forum on Regional Energy Solutions" in Hartford to discuss strategies for addressing energy infrastructure challenges facing the region.

• 4/22/2015 Gov. Malloy Hails House Passage of Long Island Sound "Blue Plan" Legislation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives today for approving legislation he sponsored that will create the Long Island Sound Blue Plan - an effort that will result in the development of a coordinated strategy on behalf of the state in regards to any potential future use of the Sound's waters and submerged lands. 

• 4/21/2015 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Announcement on Climate Change

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will commemorate Earth Day by making an announcement regarding his efforts to ensure that Connecticut remains a national leader in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He will be joined by Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee.

• 4/21/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces Donation of Land to Create New State Park Scenic Reserve in Bloomfield

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has acquired approximately 40-acres of land in Bloomfield that will be preserved for public open space as the Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve.

• 4/20/2015 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Receives $700k to Combat Veteran Homelessness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Connecticut nearly $700,000 in federal funding to support Connecticut's efforts to help end veteran homelessness. 

• 4/20/2015 Gov. Malloy to Host New England Governors in Hartford to Discuss Regional Energy Infrastructure Challenges

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will host an energy summit of New England's Governors in Hartford on Thursday, April 23, to pursue next steps in efforts to develop and implement a cooperative strategy to address energy infrastructure challenges facing the region.

• 4/20/2015 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Attend Dedication of Reintegration Center

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will participate in the dedication ceremony of the Cybulski Community Reintegration Center in Enfield.  The correctional facility is being re-commissioned - as part of the Governor's Second Chance Society initiatives - to become a Reintegration Center that prepares inmates for successful community re-entry.