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• 10/27/2012 Gov. Malloy Signs Declaration of Emergency

  In advance of Hurricane Sandy's likely impact on Connecticut, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed a Declaration of Emergency, otherwise known as a state of emergency.

• 10/27/2012 Today: Gov. Malloy Updates Media on Hurricane Sandy Preparations, Speaks at State NAACP Convention

  This afternoon at 2:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media briefing at the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Hartford to provide an update on Connecticut’s preparedness efforts in response to Hurricane Sandy.

• 10/26/2012 Today: Gov. Malloy to be Briefed by State and Utility Officials on Preparedness for Hurricane Sandy, Will Brief Media After Meeting

  Today at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will be briefed by Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection Deputy Commissioner William P. Shea and heads of the state’s major utility companies on preparations that are being made to deal with the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy.

• 10/26/2012 Gov. Malloy to Partially Activate the State Emergency Operations Center at 8AM Saturday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy will partially activate the state's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. to coordinate the state's response in advance of Hurricane Sandy. Based on the current forecast, it is anticipated that the state EOC will go to full activation on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

• 10/25/2012 Gov. Malloy Encourages Residents to Monitor Hurricane Sandy and to be Prepared

  With Hurricane Sandy potentially threatening Connecticut, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is asking residents to closely monitor the storm’s path over the next few days and to be prepared.

• 10/25/2012 Gov. Malloy Launches Connecticut's Innovation Ecosystem

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of Connecticut's Innovation Ecosystem, a public-private partnership that will spur the development of promising new products and technologies, accelerating the creation and growth of innovative companies and industries in Connecticut.

• 10/24/2012 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Governor’s Prevention Partnership Luncheon, Makes Major Economic Development Announcement

  On Thursday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give remarks at the 22nd annual Governor’s Prevention Partnership Luncheon in New Haven, where he will speak about strengthening the ability of parents, communities and schools to address issues that threaten youth, so that young people thrive and succeed in life and in our workforce.

• 10/23/2012 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Joins Ken Burns for an Announcement, Speaks at Hospital of Central Conn. Groundbreaking, Participates in Event Showcasing Bristol School’s Green Design, Speaks at CBIA Annual Me

  On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join documentary film director and producer Ken Burns at news conference in Hartford to make an announcement.

• 10/23/2012 Gov. Malloy: Historic Arrigoni Bridge Fully Open After Construction

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and James Redeker, Commissioner of the State Department of Transportation (DOT), joined Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Middletown Mayor Dan Drew, Portland First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield, federal transportation officials, and local leaders to celebrate the completion of the year-long rehabilitation of the Arrigoni Bridge.

• 10/23/2012 Gov. Malloy Announces Small Town Economic Assistance Grants for Essex, Hebron, Monroe, Tolland, and Borough of Woodmont

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) awards today for the towns of Essex, Hebron, Monroe, Tolland, and the Borough of Woodmont in Milford. Towns are awarded funds to undertake projects that upgrade infrastructure, strengthen business corridors, and improve public spaces.

• 10/22/2012 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Conn. Conference of Municipalities Annual Convention, Attends Arrigoni Bridge Rededication Ceremony

  On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give welcoming remarks, which will include a discussion on his recently unveiled comprehensive energy strategy, at the start of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) 2012 Annual Convention in Hartford.

• 10/20/2012 Sunday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Lambda Legal's Connecticut Cares Event

  On Sunday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give welcoming remarks at Lambda Legal’s Connecticut Cares event in Westport, where the organization will highlight their efforts and honor leaders for their work on LGBT youth rights.

• 10/19/2012 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Speaks at Greater New Haven Jewish Community Center’s 100th Anniversary, Honored by Conn. Science Center for Education Reform

  On Saturday evening, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will serve as honorary chair and give congratulatory remarks at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven in Woodbridge.

• 10/18/2012 Friday: Gov. Malloy Visits Commissioner's Network Schools in Norwich & Hartford

  On Tuesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit Commissioner’s Network schools in Norwich and Hartford to showcase some of the reforms that are underway as a result of the education reform legislation that was passed last session by the state legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

• 10/18/2012 Gov. Malloy: Renewed P-20 Council Will Strengthen Link Between Education System & Workforce Development

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order revitalizing the objectives and updating the membership of the state's P-20 Council to ensure that Connecticut develops bold initiatives that strengthen all levels of the state's education system so that students are best prepared with the skills needed in today's job market.