#HARTFORD, CT – On Sunday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will deliver opening remarks at the start of the IRIS 5K Run for Refugees in New Haven. The event supports the mission of IRIS to enable refugees and other displaced people to establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities. This press release is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the vote in the U.S. Congress this afternoon to end the shutdown of the federal government: “While Congress did reinstate core functions of the federal government, I remain deeply disappointed in the manner in which President Trump and Republican congressional leaders have decided to govern. While controlling both houses of Congress and the presidency, they continually elect to kick the can down the road on critical issues facing our nation and offer no stability or long-term vision. In short, it’s a misguided and irresponsible way to run any organization, much less the federal government. “I am also disheartened by the Republicans’ deeply cynical negotiating tactics, creating a false…
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a bill to commemorate the 209th anniversary of the birthday of Charles Darwin on February 12, 2018. In doing so, the lawmakers hope to recognize the profound and revolutionary contributions that Darwin made to our understanding of the origins of life and also the example he set of the power of education and knowledge to change the world. “We are lucky to be alive during a time of discoveries more spectacular than our ancestors could even have imagined, from the existence of planets orbiting distant stars to the capacity to cure diseases that have afflicted people for millennia,” said Himes. “I am confident that we will continue to…
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are applauding the release of $45.8 million in federal grants that will be used towards helping the State of Connecticut reach its goal of ending homelessness. The grants were received through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care initiative, which provides critically needed support to local programs on the frontlines that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. “We’ve set high goals to eliminate homelessness, and we’ve been seeing real results,” Governor Malloy said. “Ensuring and delivering the availability of housing for everyone is critical to building stronger, safer communities where families thrive and businesses grow. Over the last several years, our state has built solid…
#Middletown, CT. (January 11, 2018): Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime detectives arrested a former Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles employee today following an investigation of a monetary discrepancy at the DMV Bridgeport Office. Upon its Bridgeport Office manager’s discovery of the discrepancy, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notified the Office of the Connecticut State’s Attorney of suspected employee misconduct at the Department of Motor Vehicles Bridgeport office. The Office of the Chief State’s Attorney initiated an investigation and requested that Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime detectives assist the Bridgeport Office of the State’s Attorney with the investigation. Through the course of the several-month-long investigation, WDMC detectives identified the suspect as Kimberly Brown, a motor…
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released a full list of projects totaling $4.3 billion that are postponed indefinitely until new revenue is appropriated for the Special Transportation Fund (STF). The Governor made clear that his administration will announce detailed proposals this month that, if adopted by the General Assembly, would bring the projects back online. The STF finances the state’s transportation system, including the operating costs of the CTDOT and all of the services it provides. Last month, Governor Malloy reiterated and increased his warnings on the solvency of the fund following the release of a report showing that without prompt action, the STF will be in deficit by…
The WorkPlace is pleased to announce that the highly successful Platform to Employment (P2E) program is now accepting new applications from long-term unemployed workers across Connecticut. The program creates a pathway to employment for the long-term unemployed. Last program year, P2E helped over 200 Connecticut residents find employment. Additionally, many more received career coaching and support services. “Platform to Employment is the only project of its kind in the nation and in Connecticut it has shown strong results in placing participants in jobs,” said Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace. “With this program we enable unemployed individuals to get back on track and dramatically improve participants’ likelihood of financial success and long-term stability.” Job loss and…
Connecticut State Police Statewide Activity: January 4, 2018 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Calls for service: 865 Accidents no injuries: 66 Accidents with injuries: 3 Fatalities: 0 DUI: 0 Motorist assists: 330 This press release was made possible by:
MIDDLETOWN, CT (January 2, 2018): The Connecticut State Police are supplementing the normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout New Year’s weekend. The increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 12/29/2017, and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Monday 1/1/2018. Troopers enforced all motor vehicle laws and focus on reducing the number of DUIs, crashes and injury-producing accidents occurring on the interstates, state roads and local roadways. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at 12:01 a.m. on 12/29/17 to 1/1/18 11:59 p.m. SPEEDING violations: 611 SEATBELT violations: 20 All moving violations: 1410 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, failure to signal, etc.) DUI arrests: 28 ACCIDENTS: 494 w/injury:…
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced his decision to accept the State of Connecticut into the federal First Responder Network Authority plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. Known as FirstNet, the state-of-the-art technology will connect first responders to a highly secure, wireless broadband network and enhance communications during emergency and disaster response situations. In order to inform his decision, Governor Malloy created a working group of subject matter experts and the state went through a competitive RFP process. The Governor took the advisement of the working group and came to the conclusion that opting in would best serve the interests of the people of Connecticut. “When disaster strikes, communication is critical…
