Press Releases

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• 7/17/2014 Gov. Malloy Announces Additional Funding to Make Schools Safer

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the application process will begin next week for the next round of the School Security Grant Program.

• 7/17/2014 Friday: Gov. Malloy Announces Capital Improvement Projects in Plymouth, Thomaston, Morris & Winchester

  On Friday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit the towns of Plymouth, Thomaston, Morris, and Winchester, where he will hold news conferences in each location to announce the approval of state grants for certain capital improvement projects within the four towns.

• 7/16/2014 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Today’s State Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Same Sex Marriages

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision today in the case of Mueller v. Tepler.

• 7/16/2014 Gov. Malloy and Park Advocates Break Ground for Renovation of Sherwood Island Pavilion in Westport

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined with state and local officials, and state park advocates at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport to break ground for a project that will renovate and fully modernize the well-known pavilion at the historic park.

• 7/16/2014 Gov. Malloy: New Bridgeport Train Station Will Encourage Economic and Transit-Oriented Development While Improving Quality of Life for Residents

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission at its next meeting will approve $2.75 million for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) to hire a consultant to complete the engineering, design and environmental permitting to develop the site of the new Barnum Train Station on Bridgeport’s East Side.

• 7/16/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Makes School Safety Announcement, Participates in Stony Creek Brewery Groundbreaking

  On Thursday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Wethersfield to make an announcement regarding the security of school facilities in the state.

• 7/15/2014 Wednesday: Gov. Malloy Makes Major Transportation Announcement in Bridgeport, Attends Sherwood Island Groundbreaking

  On Wednesday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and modernization of the well-known pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.

• 7/15/2014 Gov. Malloy Cautions Residents About Potential Severe Weather and Flooding

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today cautioned residents about possible severe weather through this evening and potential flooding through tomorrow morning.

• 7/14/2014 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy and Bridgeport City Leaders Discuss Crime Reduction Efforts

  On Tuesday at noon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference with officials from the City of Bridgeport to provide an update on recent efforts to reduce violence in the city, including the allocation of Youth Violence Prevention grants and the state’s active participation in Project Longevity – a comprehensive initiative of federal, state and local law enforcement officials who partner with local community members to reduce gun violence in major cities.

• 7/13/2014 Gov. Malloy Selected to Serve on Executive Committee of the National Governors Association

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today was named to the National Governors Association (NGA) Executive Committee for the 2014-2015 year by his fellow governors at the association's annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee

• 7/13/2014 Monday: Gov. Malloy Meets with New England Governors & Eastern Canadian Premiers to Discuss Regional Economic Issues

  On Monday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will attend the 38th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers.

• 7/12/2014 Gov. Malloy Statement on the Amistad's Participation in Sailfest

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today issued the following statement regarding the Amistad's participation in Sailfest in New London.

• 7/11/2014 Gov. Malloy Honors Five Connecticut High School Coaches on Receiving National Recognition for Their Achievements on and off the Field

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today congratulated five Connecticut high school coaches on their receipt of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) 2014 “Coach of the Year” award.

• 7/11/2014 Gov. Malloy Encourages Residents to Visit Connecticut's 130 Farmers' Markets

  With nearly all of Connecticut’s 130 farmers’ markets now open for the season, Governor Dannel P. Malloy is encouraging residents to eat healthy while supporting their local growers and economy by visiting one.

• 7/10/2014 Gov. Malloy: Changes to State Laws Regarding the Residential Electricity Market Will Benefit Connecticut Consumers

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as of July 1st several changes to laws concerning Connecticut’s electricity market will have gone into effect, creating greater transparency and increasing protections for residential consumers by requiring electricity suppliers to provide very clear and specific information about how much they are being charged for electricity.