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Press Releases

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3/20/2018 Gov. Malloy And Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Committee Adoption of Workplace Fairness Bills
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding the Connecticut General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee for voting today to adopt a series of reforms the Governor proposed to improve fairness for employees in the workplace, including the expansion of the state’s first-in-the-nation paid sick leave law, an update to existing anti-harassment requirements to better address today’s challenges, and the advancement of measures that will help ensure fairness and equal pay for equal work regardless of race or gender.
3/15/2018 Gov. Malloy, Education Leaders Speak Out Against Pres. Trump's Proposal To Arm Teachers, Demand Action
A day after thousands of Connecticut students participated in the National School Walkout to demand legislation to combat gun violence, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell, and representatives of organizations that represent Connecticut superintendents, boards of education, and principals today spoke out in strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposal to arm classroom teachers.
4/16/2018 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements On Sexual Harassment Hearing
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding today’s Committee on Legislative Management hearing to review the Connecticut General Assembly’s sexual harassment policies.
4/10/2018 Gov. Malloy And Lt. Gov. Wyman Highlight Equal Pay Day, Call For Legislative Action
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today highlighted Equal Pay Day and called on the legislature to pass the Governor’s pay equity proposal, Senate Bill 15, An Act Concerning Fair and Equal Pay for Equal Work.
4/18/2018 Gov. Malloy: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that – in accordance with a presidential proclamation directing flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the country in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush – U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018.
4/26/2018 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Legislative Approval of Tuition Assistance for Immigrant Students
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman applauded the state House of Representatives for the passage today of S.B. 4, An Act Assisting Students Without Legal Immigration Status With The Cost Of College, in a bipartisan manner.
4/4/2018 Gov. Malloy And Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements On The 50th Anniversary Of The Assasination Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
4/19/2018 Gov. Malloy Hails Senate Passage Of Bill Expanding Access To Financial Aid For Connecticut Dreamers
Governor Dannel P. Malloy is commending the Connecticut State Senate for the bipartisan, 30-5 vote this afternoon to adopt legislation that will allow undocumented students attending Connecticut public colleges and universities the opportunity to qualify for the state’s system of financial aid, which they already pay into through their existing tuition.
4/19/2018 Gov. Malloy And Lt. Gov. Wyman Commend The House For Approving Pay Equity Bill
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are congratulating the Connecticut House of Representatives for their overwhelming 142-4 vote this afternoon in favor of legislation that aims to prevent unintended pay discrimination in the state.
1/2/2018 Lt. Gov. Wyman: Healthcare Cabinet Draft Report Examining Prescription Drug Costs Released for Public Comment
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Chair of the Connecticut Healthcare Cabinet, today announced that the Healthcare Cabinet is seeking public comment on a draft report outlining cost containment strategies for prescription drugs.
1/15/2018 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
1/25/2018 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements On President Trump's Attack On Mayor Toni Harp
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding President Donald Trump’s attack on New Haven Mayor Toni Harp.
1/26/2018 Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements On Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding the announcement made today by Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richard that she plans to step down from her position with the organization later this year.
1/18/2018 Gov. Malloy: State And Community Organizations Seek Volunteers For Annual Homelessness Census
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein, and Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) Executive Director Lisa Tepper Bates are encouraging Connecticut residents to volunteer for the annual point-in-time and youth count of homeless individuals in the state starting next week.
1/23/2018 Gov. Malloy Appoints Vicki Veltri To Lead State's Office Of Health Strategy
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is appointing Victoria Veltri of Colchester to serve as Executive Director of the state’s Office of Health Strategy, a new state office created through the consolidation of several existing resources as part of the bipartisan state budget that was adopted in October. The office, which begins operations on February 1, will be responsible for implementing data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, improve the value of healthcare, contain costs, and ensure better healthcare systems for Connecticut residents.