Dan Malloy in 2013 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Corporations:
First Five program: leverage public to private funding
First Five program: leverage public to private funding
We must compete for every single job. With that mindset, we've begun to tackle the challenge of economic development in a holistic way. Our First Five program, along with the addition of Jackson Laboratories, has leveraged $180 million in public
First Five program: leverage public to private funding
and it was because they were leaving.
On Main Streets across Connecticut, the Small Business Express program is giving local employers the chance to expand and create jobs.
Source: 2013 Connecticut State of the State address
Jan 9, 2013
On Energy & Oil:
Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy
Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy
When it came to energy, our state had been a national leader for years, in the worst possible way. We had the highest electric rates in the continental US--rates that were squeezing the budgets of families and businesses.We realized that our
Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy
renewable energy at a price lower than almost anywhere else in the United States.
Today, we've seen electric rates drop in Connecticut by 12% across the board.
We can't stop now. Our comprehensive energy strategy shows us the path forward.
Source: 2013 Connecticut State of the State address
Jan 9, 2013
On Gun Control:
More guns are not the answer to gun violence
More guns are not the answer to gun violence
When it comes to preventing future acts of violence in our schools, let me say this: more guns are not the answer. Freedom is not a handgun on the hip of every teacher, and security should not mean a guard posted outside every classroom.
More guns are not the answer to gun violence
As long as weapons continue to travel up and down I-95, what is available for sale in Florida or Virginia can have devastating consequences here in Connecticut.
Source: 2013 Connecticut State of the State address
Jan 9, 2013
On Social Security:
Restructure pension benefits to address chronic underfunding
Restructure pension benefits to address chronic underfunding
After years of underfunding our pensions, a $4.5 billion payment would have been required in the year 2032. It would not have been possible.We restructured our payments to reverse years of chronic underfunding. We're saving Connecticut taxpayers
Source: 2013 Connecticut State of the State address
Jan 9, 2013
On Technology:
Innovation Ecosystem: connect investors for high-skill jobs
Innovation Ecosystem: connect investors for high-skill jobs
Just a few months ago, I announced the third plank of our economic development strategy--the Innovation Ecosystem. The program has one goal--connecting people that have good ideas with capital investors.
Innovation Ecosystem: connect investors for high-skill jobs
The key is making government an active partner rather than a bystander who watches markets develop elsewhere.
Source: 2013 Connecticut State of the State address
Jan 9, 2013
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