Press Releases

Page 130 of 287

• 5/9/2014 Saturda: Gov. Malloy Gives Commencement Address at University of Bridgeport Graduation, Speaks at Stem Education Fair in Hartford

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the commencement address at the University of Bridgeport’s 104th undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony.

• 5/9/2014 Gov. Malloy Signs Legislation to Bolster Connecticut's Aerospace Industry

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has signed legislation (Public Act 14-2) that he introduced to support an agreement the state reached in February with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) under which the company will invest up to $500 million to upgrade and expand its aerospace research and development and manufacturing facilities over the next five years.

• 5/9/2014 Gov. Malloy Kicks Off Annual Summer Reading Program

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy honored students and school representatives from throughout the state for their reading achievements today at the kickoff of the annual Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge.

• 5/8/2014 Gov. Malloy: Priorities Accomplished During the 2014 Legislative Session

  Highlights of the 2014 legislative session.

• 5/8/2014 Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Passage of Legislation That Will Help Veterans Find Employment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today hailed the final passage of legislation (HB 5299) on Wednesday that will address barriers to employment for military families by requiring that state licensing authorities take into account military training and experience, where appropriate, as a substitute for additional training as well as allowing spouses to gain streamlined occupational certifications.

• 5/8/2014 Friday: Gov. Malloy Attends Red Cross Heroes Breakfast, Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge

  On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast in Trumbull, where he will present the organization’s Community Resilience Award to Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra, who will be accepting the award on behalf of the Newtown community, including its citizens, government, first responders, volunteers, and local and outside organizations.

• 5/8/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Discuss the 2014 Legislative Session

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will hold a news conference at the State Capitol to discuss the conclusion of the 2014 legislative session.

• 5/7/2014 Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Leads the Nation on High School Assessment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that Connecticut high school seniors lead the nation and are in a class of their own in reading, according to the results released today by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). In math, the Class of 2013 remained in the top tier along with seniors from only four other states.

• 5/7/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on Sikorsky Contract to Build New Presidential Helicopters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded the U.S. Department of Defense’s announcement that it has awarded Stratford-based Sikorsky a contract valued at $1.2 billion for six test aircraft, and twenty-one overall, with most of the work to be done in Connecticut.

• 5/7/2014 Gov. Malloy: Five More Schools Join Commissioner's Network

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor today announced that five schools will join the Commissioner’s Network, the state’s lead initiative to turn around the most chronically low-performing schools in Connecticut.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy and DEEP Commissioner Klee Comment on Findings of National Climate Assessment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Robert Klee issued the following comments on the findings of the latest National Climate Assessment, which was released today by the White House.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, Cmsr. Pryor Recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has proclaimed May 5-9, 2014 as National Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of Connecticut. Governor Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, and Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor released the following statements in honor of National Teacher Day, Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Passage of Legislation Protecting Owners and Handlers of Domesticated Horses, Looks Forward to Signing Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that he looks forward to signing legislation protecting the owners and handlers of domesticated horses now that the bill, which he introduced, has been approved by both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy: Completion of New Haven Line Power Upgrade Project Means Safer, More Reliable Service for Connecticut Rail Commuters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) Commissioner James Redeker and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, today announced that nearly 80 percent of the overhead power lines on the New Haven commuter rail between Southport and Bridgeport have been replaced.

• 5/6/2014 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at State Board of Education Meeting

  On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make remarks at a meeting of the State Board of Education regarding the reading and math achievements of Connecticut 12th graders.