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• 12/30/2013 Gov. Malloy: First of Two Increases in State's Minimum Wage Scheduled to Take Effect Wednesday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today reminded Connecticut residents that the first of two scheduled increases in the state’s minimum wage is slated to take effect this week as a result of a new law the Governor signed earlier this year, which requires the state’s minimum wage to increase from $8.25 to $8.70 on January 1, 2014, followed by a second increase on January 1, 2015 to $9.00.

• 5/5/2014 Gov. Malloy's Common Core Taskforce to Meet, Hear Presentation on Best Practices

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Educators’ Common Core Implementation Taskforce is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 7, at Cromwell High School, 1 Donald Harris Drive in Cromwell. The meeting will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and will be held in library.

• 5/27/2014 Gov. Malloy's Common Core Taskforce to Meet Wednesday

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Educators’ Common Core Implementation Taskforce is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 28, at Cromwell High School, 1 Donald Harris Drive in Cromwell.

• 5/1/2014 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on Teresa Younger Being Named President & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding this evening’s announcement that Teresa C. Younger, Executive Director of Connecticut’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, has been named President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women.

• 5/8/2014 Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Passage of Legislation That Will Help Veterans Find Employment

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today hailed the final passage of legislation (HB 5299) on Wednesday that will address barriers to employment for military families by requiring that state licensing authorities take into account military training and experience, where appropriate, as a substitute for additional training as well as allowing spouses to gain streamlined occupational certifications.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Passage of Bill Banning the Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement on the State House of Representative's passage of a bill he introduced that would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and other devices to minors and strengthen Connecticut’s anti-smoking laws.

• 5/28/2014 Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements on the Passing of Dr. Maya Angelou

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding the death of legendary literary icon Dr. Maya Angelou.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy: Completion of New Haven Line Power Upgrade Project Means Safer, More Reliable Service for Connecticut Rail Commuters

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) Commissioner James Redeker and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, today announced that nearly 80 percent of the overhead power lines on the New Haven commuter rail between Southport and Bridgeport have been replaced.

• 5/6/2014 Gov. Malloy Applauds Final Passage of Legislation Protecting Owners and Handlers of Domesticated Horses, Looks Forward to Signing Bill

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that he looks forward to signing legislation protecting the owners and handlers of domesticated horses now that the bill, which he introduced, has been approved by both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.

• 5/14/2014 Thursday: Gov. Malloy Gives Oath to Superior Court Judges, Speaks at SCSU Graduation, Makes Remarks at Greater New Haven NAACP Dinner

  On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will give the oath of office to a group of 16 attorneys who will be sworn in as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

• 5/23/2014 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Monday in Observation of Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags to fly half-staff on Monday, May 26, 2014 in observation of Memorial Day. In accordance with the U.S. flag code, flags should remain lowered on that day from sunrise until noon.

• 5/19/2014 Gov. Malloy Participates in Town Hall on College Readiness & Affordability with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman were joined today at University High School of Science and Engineering (UHSSE) in Hartford by Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor and other local officials for a roundtable conversation with college-bound high school seniors to discuss college readiness, access and affordability.

• 5/9/2014 Gov. Malloy Kicks Off Annual Summer Reading Program

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy honored students and school representatives from throughout the state for their reading achievements today at the kickoff of the annual Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge.

• 5/16/2014 Statement from Gov. Malloy's Communications Director Andrew Doba on Chocolate Milk

  Andrew Doba, Director of Communications for Governor Dannel P. Malloy, today released the following statement regarding legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly that bans the serving of chocolate milk in public schools.

• 5/14/2014 Gov. Malloy Directs Flags to Half-Staff Thursday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, in correspondence with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.