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• 8/18/2014 Statement from Governor Dannel P. Malloy

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy was today informed by State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor that he will not serve a second term as commissioner and is actively seeking new professional opportunities. The Governor and the Commissioner released the following statements.

• 8/18/2014 Gov. Malloy Signs Fracking Waste Moratorium Into Law

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state officials, lawmakers and environmental advocates for a ceremony at Farm River State Park in East Haven to commemorate the passage of a new state law that enacts a three-year moratorium on the handling of waste from hydraulic fracturing in Connecticut while its environmental impact is further researched.

• 8/17/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Commemorates Passage of Connecticut's New Fracking Law in East Haven

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony at Farm River State Park in East Haven to commemorate the enactment of a new state law designed to protect Connecticut from out-of-state fracking waste. He will be joined by state officials, lawmakers, and environmental advocates.

• 8/15/2014 Gov. Malloy: Three Connecticut Schools Recognized for Outstanding Innovation in Physical Fitness

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils Jake Steinfeld announced today the three winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live Positively Fitness Center as part of the National Champion Schools campaign.

• 8/15/2014 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Full-Staff at Sunset on Monday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy is directing flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on Monday, August 18, 2014.

• 8/15/2014 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut's Annual "Sales Tax-Free Week" Runs August 17 to 23

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today reminded Connecticut consumers about the state’s upcoming “Sales Tax-Free Week” for clothing and shoes that starts on Sunday, August 17 and continues through Saturday, August 23, 2014.

• 8/15/2014 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Runs in MADD Dash 5K, Participates in India Independence Day Ceremony

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will run in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Dash 5K in Stratford.

• 8/15/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on July Jobs Report

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to the release of the Connecticut Department of Labor’s monthly “Labor Situation” report for July 2014, which indicated that the unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% – its lowest level since December 2008 – and the private sector grew 3,100 jobs during the month.

• 8/14/2014 Gov. Malloy Expresses Strong Opposition to Potential MTA Fare Hikes for Connecticut Commuters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today expressed his concern over reports that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will seek a fare increase from Connecticut commuters next year.

• 8/14/2014 Gov. Malloy Partially Actives the State Emergency Operations Center

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy has partially activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor and manage any issues that may arise as a result of a severe water main break in the City of New London.

• 8/14/2014 Friday: Gov. Malloy Promotes ‘Sales Tax-Free Week’ in Berlin, Highlights Tourist Attractions on the South-Central Conn. Shoreline

  On Friday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at Mickey Finn’s – a clothing retailer located in Berlin – to remind residents about the state’s upcoming “Sales Tax-Free Week” when most items of clothing and footwear selling for less than $300 will be exempt from the state sales and use tax.

• 8/13/2014 Gov. Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to Meet Friday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is next scheduled to meet on Friday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. in hearing room 1A of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

• 8/13/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on State Pension Fund Assessment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier’s announcement this morning that the state’s overall pensions and trust funds have reached an all-time high in asset value.

• 8/13/2014 Gov. Malloy: 24 Municipalities to Receive $12.9 Million in Grants for Housing and Community Revitalization Projects

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state is awarding $12,851,155 to 24 municipalities in Connecticut for affordable and senior housing, economic development, and other revitalization projects in each community.

• 8/13/2014 Gov. Malloy: State Partners with Statewide Coalition to Improve Response to Domestic Violence

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in response to the tragic murder of a state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) employee in May, the State of Connecticut will partner with the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) to improve policy and training around the issue of domestic violence.