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• 3/30/2015 Gov. Malloy Signs Executive Order Regarding Discrimination and State-Funded Travel

  In response to developments in Indiana, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed an executive order that bans state-funded travel to states that have enacted legislation to protect religious freedom but do not prohibit discrimination for classes of citizens.

• 3/30/2015 Tuesday: Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Make Announcement on the Future of Connecticut’s Transportation Infrastructure

  On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to make an announcement regarding the Governor's 30-year vision for Connecticut's transportation infrastructure.

• 3/29/2015 Monday: Gov. Malloy Makes Second Chance Society Announcement in Hartford

  On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make an announcement about a Second Chance Society initiative regarding youth crime prevention, as well as hold a roundtable discussion on the topic.  He will be joined in the discussion by Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra, state Department of Education Acting Commissioner Dr. Dianna Wentzell, Hartford Superintendent Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez, state Child Advocate Sarah Eagan, and other state and local officials.

• 3/27/2015 Gov. Malloy Joins Officials to Commemorate the Launch of CTfastrak

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined federal, state and local transportation and elected officials at a grand opening ceremony in downtown New Britain to inaugurate service on CTfastrak - Connecticut's new bus rapid transit service in central Connecticut.  CTfastrak operations begin on Saturday, March 28, 2015, starting with nine days of free service for riders.

• 3/27/2015 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Kicks Off Robotics Competition in Hartford

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will make welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of the New England FIRST Robotics Competition in Hartford.  The two-day competition was created to inspire young students and encourage a love of learning for science and engineering.

• 3/26/2015 Gov. Malloy Announces Funds to Support Affordable Housing Throughout the State

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Board Chairman Evonne M. Klein today announced investments of more than $60 million in funding for 14 affordable housing projects across the state. The projects will build and rehabilitate 851 affordable apartments and 246 market-rate units.  

• 3/26/2015 Friday: Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Lead Grand Opening Ceremony of CTfastrak Bus Rapid Transit System

  On Friday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will lead the grand opening ceremony to mark the beginning of service on CTfastrak - Connecticut's first-ever bus rapid transit system serving Central Connecticut.  He will be joined at the event by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Acting Federal Transit Administrator Therese McMillan, Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker, U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, and other state and local officials.

• 3/26/2015 Gov. Malloy: With Launch of CTfastrak this Weekend, CTtransit Bus Service Will Now Operate on Sundays in Bristol, New Britain and Waterbury

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today announced that CTtransit bus service will now offer new Sunday service in Bristol, New Britain and Waterbury, beginning this Sunday, March 29, 2015.  The additional service, which will also run on all major holidays - including the upcoming Easter holiday on Sunday, April 5, 2015 - coincides with the launch of the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system this weekend.

• 3/25/2015 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Visits Manufacturer in Bloomfield to Highlight Business Growth

  On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit R&D Dynamics in Bloomfield, where he will tour the manufacturing facility, meet with its executives and staff, and highlight the company's plans to expand in the state.

• 3/25/2015 Today at 2pm: Gov. Malloy Holds Conference Call to Discuss White House Panel on Transportation Infrastructure

  Today at 2:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media conference call to discuss the White House panel discussion on transportation infrastructure that he is helping lead today.  

• 3/24/2015 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Create Commission on Youth and Urban Violence

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they are forming a panel of experts and community leaders from a variety of backgrounds who will be charged with reviewing the sources and causes of youth violence in urban areas, as well as developing proposals that will further reduce the rate of violent crime.

• 3/23/2015 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman, Officials Applaud Fifth Anniversary of Affordable Care Act

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Access Health CT CEO James Wadleigh, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell released the following statements regarding the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

• 3/20/2015 Gov. Malloy Selects Katharine Wade to Head Connecticut Insurance Department

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is nominating Katharine L. Wade of Simsbury to serve as Commissioner of the Connecticut Insurance Department.  

• 3/20/2015 Saturday: Gov. Malloy Marches in Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

  On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will march in the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade.

• 3/20/2015 Today at 2pm: Gov. Malloy Announces Administrative Appointment

  Today at 2:00 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference at the State Capitol in Hartford to announce an administrative appointment.