Photos: Conn. Gov. Malloy delivers State of State Address

Posted Jan 09, 2013

Photography by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register: On the first day of business at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut Tuesday, January 09, 2013, Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House.

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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy chokes up with emotion when he shares his thoughts about the Newtown shooting while giving the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Democratic State Representative Steve Dargan of West Haven, Conn., who wants to make names of Connecticut Pistol Permit holders public information, applauds before Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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State Senator Martin Looney reacts to a comment made in the State House before Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gave the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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House Speaker Brendan Sharkey address the state house before Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal waves to applause before Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Former Connecticut Congressman Rob Simmons is recognized before Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy enters the Hall of the House to give the 2013 State of the State Address at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut Tuesday, January 09, 2013 Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauded before he gives the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Newtown, Conn. First Selectwoman Pat Llodra, right and School Superintendent Dr. Janet Robinson, far left, with back to camera, get a standing ovation during Governor Dannel P. Malloy's 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Malloy said of the two, "Tested by unimaginable tragedy, your compassion and leadership over the past month has been an inspiration to Connecticut, and to me personally." Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Newtown, Conn. First Selectwoman Pat Llodra, center, is hugged by Cathy Malloy, wife of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, far right, as Newtown School Superintendent Dr. Janet Robinson, far left, watches as the Llodra and Robinson get a standing ovation during Governor Dannel P. Malloy's 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Malloy said of the two, "Tested by unimaginable tragedy, your compassion and leadership over the past month has been an inspiration to Connecticut, and to me personally." Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Led by the applause of Cathy Malloy, wife of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, far right, Newtown School Superintendent Dr. Janet Robinson, left, and Newtown First Selectwoman Pat Llodra, center, receive a standing ovation during Governor Dannel P. Malloy's 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Malloy said of the two, "Tested by unimaginable tragedy, your compassion and leadership over the past month has been an inspiration to Connecticut, and to me personally." Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers, left, Justice Flemming L. Norcutt, Jr. and their colleagues listen to Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy give his State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy gives the State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy waves after giving the 2013 State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register
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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy hugs his wife Cathy after giving the State of the State Address in the Hall of the House at the State Capitol Tuesday, January 09, 2013 in Hartford, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Hvizdak / New Haven Register