(HARTFORD, CT) – Today at 1:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a media conference call with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest to preview President Obama’s upcoming event in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve.  Also participating will be Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin.

WHO: Governor Malloy, Governor Chafee, Governor Shumlin, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
WHAT: White House media conference call to preview President Obama’s visit to Connecticut for an event on the minimum wage
WHEN: TODAY – Sunday, March 2, 2014; 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Members of the media who wish to join this call should dial (800) 230-1059 and ask for the “White House Call.”  No passcode necessary.