Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut
$12M Grant to UConn from Connecticut's Department of Transportation to Extend Partnership
STORRS, Connecticut, June 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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$12M Grant to UConn from Connecticut's Department of Transportation to Extend Partnership
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UConn College of Engineering faculty and staff will again be a part of Connecticut's critical transportation safety initiatives, this time through a nearly $12 million grant that will benefit drivers, pedestrians, law enforcement personnel, and others.
The Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center
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A.G. Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that New Jersey joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from
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AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today celebrated the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the stat
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Alexander Diener is the new Professor of Critical Border Studies
KUOPIO, Finland, June 15 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news:
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Alexander Diener is the new Professor of Critical Border Studies
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"It is incredible to think that in the 1990s, notions of a borderless world and the end of the nation state were readily bandied about," says Alexander Diener, Professor of Critical Border Studies. To him, current news headlines are a constant reminder that borders are still integral to the global system and that they have an impact
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for researching microplastics found in drinking water but is pushing the agency to require monitoring of microplastics to better understand the risks they pose to our communities.
"Everyone
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BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Norwich-New London-Willimantic May 2025
NEW YORK, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Norwich-New London-Willimantic May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region
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Workers in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.52 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that higher paying maj
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BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Waterbury-Shelton May 2025
NEW YORK, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Waterbury-Shelton May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region
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Workers in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.21 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that higher paying major occupational groups inc
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Blumenthal Calls on VA to Lower Burden of Proof in the Claims Process for Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 15, 2026:
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Blumenthal Calls on VA to Lower Burden of Proof in the Claims Process for Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Ranking Member Blumenthal urges Secretary Collins to remove barriers facing MST survivors filing for disability compensation
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Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) recently ca
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Blumenthal Releases Report On Trump's Gutting of Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Releases Report On Trump's Gutting of Consumer Protections
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[Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released a report entitled Trump's Reality: Unaffordability and Financial Instability that details how President Trump and Congressional Republicans have drastically weakened consumer protections and are risking the stability of our financial system to enrich big b
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Blumenthal-Led Provision to Strengthen Health & Safety Standards for Military Housing Included in Committee-Passed NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal-Led Provision to Strengthen Health & Safety Standards for Military Housing Included in Committee-Passed NDAA
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Armed Services Committee, today announced that the Committee-approved National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 includes a major legislative provision to protect military fam
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Clinic Represents Connecticut Family over ICE Arrest
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 15 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Clinic Represents Connecticut Family over ICE Arrest
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On June 15, longtime New Haven resident Nancy Martinez announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of herself and her children, seeking damages for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in arresting her in front of her children in June 2025. Yale Law School's Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIR
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Courtney, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Milk in School Cafeterias
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Milk in School Cafeterias
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NORWICH, CT - This month, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Glenn Thompson (PA-15) introduced the bipartisan Funding Refrigeration Equipment for Student Health (FRESH) Act. The bill would create a USDA competitive grant program for K-12 schools to acquire and install milk dispensers or cold s
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Eastern Launches 3 Undergraduate Certificate Programs for Fall 2026
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, June 16 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Eastern launches 3 new undergraduate certificate programs for fall 2026
Geospatial Technology, Victim Services & Advocacy, Emergency Services & Public Safety
By Michael Rouleau
Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its academic offerings for fall 2026 with three new undergraduate certificate programs: geospatial technology, emergency services and public safety, and victim s
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ESPN greenlights new ESPN Original Series Setting the Tempo
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN greenlights new ESPN Original Series Setting the Tempo
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ESPN today announced it has greenlit the production of Setting the Tempo - an upcoming ESPN Original Series on the Toronto Tempo.
Directed by Kathleen Jayme and produced by Rock'n Robin Productions in association with Maximum Effort, Ujiri Productions and Nine Two Six Productions, the four-episode series t
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ESPN's presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final Game 5 draws largest Game 5 audience since 2018
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final Game 5 draws largest Game 5 audience since 2018
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* Most-viewed Stanley Cup Final through five games since 2013
* Vegas Golden Knights- Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Game 5 averaged 5.8 million viewers, peaked at 6.9 million viewers, on ABC
ESPN's presentation of last Thursday night's Stanley Cup Final Gam
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Gartner Says There is an Outsized Need for AI Talent in Supply Chain
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 16 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says There is an Outsized Need for AI Talent in Supply Chain
Demand for Supply Chain Roles Requiring AI Skills has Outpaced Overall Labor Market Growth
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Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labor market growth and intensifying competition for qualified
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Governor Lamont Nominates Judge Melanie L. Cradle to the Supreme Court and Judge W. Glen Pierson to the Appellate Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Nominates Judge Melanie L. Cradle to the Supreme Court and Judge W. Glen Pierson to the Appellate Court
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Judge W. Glen Pierson
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Connecticut Appellate Court Chief Judge Melanie L. Cradle to fill
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International Day of Play: Safe Play Areas a 'Lifeline' for Children as Conflict Displaces a Record Number of Children
WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 13 (TNSrpt) -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release:
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International Day of Play: Safe play areas a 'lifeline' for children as conflict displaces a record number of children
LONDON/GENEVA - Access to safe play areas for children amid humanitarian emergencies must be protected, especially now that a record number of children are
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Kutztown University: Kidder Named Dean of the College of Business
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Kidder Named Dean of the College of Business
Kutztown University has named Dr. Deborah Kidder as dean of the College of Business. Kidder brings more than 30 years' experience to KU and will begin her role Monday, June 29.
Kidder most recently served as the dean of the Turner College of Business and Technology at Columbus State University from 2021-25. During her tenure, she succes
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Littler Issues Commentary: Big Changes Ahead - Connecticut Introduces Required Training for Homemaker-Companion Agencies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by New Haven office managing shareholder Paula N. Anthony:
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Big Changes Ahead: Connecticut Introduces Required Training for Homemaker-Companion Agencies
Beginning January 1, 2027, Connecticut homemaker-companion agencies will be required to provide at least eight hours of paid training to new and current employees from a list of training programs approved by Connecticut's Departme
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MLB on ESPN schedule updates: Texas Rangers visit Cleveland Guardians on June 29; Cincinnati Reds host Milwaukee Brewers on July 1; Doubleheader set for July 8
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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MLB on ESPN schedule updates: Texas Rangers visit Cleveland Guardians on June 29; Cincinnati Reds host Milwaukee Brewers on July 1; Doubleheader set for July 8
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ESPN today announced updates to its 2026 Major League Baseball schedule. On Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. ET, Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers visit Kyle Manzardo and the Cleveland Guardians on ESPN. Karl Ravec
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is
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Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care
STORRS, Connecticut, June 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care
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As menopause continues to gain recognition as a public health and equity priority, a growing body of evidence points to a dimension often overlooked: its impact on oral health.
Approximately 60 providers, researchers, students, and community partners attended the Oral Health and Menopause Lunch & Learn on June
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Southern Recognized as Platinum Sponsor of Special Olympics Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 15 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Southern Recognized as Platinum Sponsor of Special Olympics Connecticut
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Southern Connecticut State University has been recognized as a Platinum Sponsor of Special Olympics Connecticut, reflecting the university's longstanding partnership and commitment to supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities through sport and inclusion.
The partnership spans decades. During the 1990s, S
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Study Finds Positive Aging Videos Affected Women's Views of Getting Older - For the Better
STORRS, Connecticut, June 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Study Finds Positive Aging Videos Affected Women's Views of Getting Older - For the Better
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Women who view TikTok videos of others comfortable with their gray hair and laugh lines start to feel more positive about their own aging the more they watch, a new UConn study has found, potentially influencing a woman's ability to age well later in life.
For almost as long as time, or at least as long a
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Yale Researchers Propose 'Copyleft' Rules for Generative AI
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Yale researchers propose 'copyleft' rules for generative AI
A new study by Yale's Digital Ethics Center proposes a novel "copyleft" licensing framework that would require AI models trained on open-source software to remain fully transparent.
By Mike Cummings
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) poses challenges for the free and open-source software (FOSS) community, a global network
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Yale University: Setting the Standard for Pediatric Addiction Care
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 16 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Setting the Standard for Pediatric Addiction Care
By Emma Biegacki, MPH
In January 2026, the Pediatric and Adolescent Addiction Consult Service at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital celebrated its five-year anniversary.
Established in 2021 by Deepa Camenga, MD, MHS, associate professor of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine, with collaboration from the YPAM's adult Yale Addiction Medicine Consult
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