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Academic 'boot camp' helps veterans build college confidence
ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Academic 'boot camp' helps veterans build college confidence
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As a teenager, Colby Morse skipped high school often and rarely studied or did homework. College felt like a foreign concept.
That's all changed after three years of experience as an Army signals analyst and success in night classes at community college in Maryland. Invigorated by a new interest in computer science, he enrolled in an academic "boot
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania have won their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging illegal conditions that the Trump administration (PDF) imposed upon billions of dollars in funding that community organizations acros
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigation
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Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 13 attorneys general nationwide, submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to over 500 DOE regulations as well as many future DOE rules. This propo
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania yesterday won their case challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizatio
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Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement Delivering More Than 900,000 Eggs to Vermont Foodbank Following Egg Price Manipulation Investigation
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 30 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement Delivering More Than 900,000 Eggs to Vermont Foodbank Following Egg Price Manipulation Investigation
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont will receive approximately 915,000 eggs and $56,000 as part of a settlement with the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices.
A bipartis
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigat
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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June 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organ
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices
DENVER, Colorado, June 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices
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June 30, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes for nearly three years to raise prices.
A bipartisan
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-constru
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
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Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SALEM, Oregon, June 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and serv
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Attorney General Statement on Supreme Court Certification in Challenge to Connecticut's Assault Weapon Ban
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Statement on Supreme Court Certification in Challenge to Connecticut's Assault Weapon Ban
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Grant v. Higgins, a challenge to Connecticut's post- Sandy Hook assault weapon ban.
"Connecticut's assault weapon
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Attorney General Tong Blocks Illegal Cartel to Drive Down Egg Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Blocks Illegal Cartel to Drive Down Egg Prices
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Investigation into Nation's Largest Egg Producers Revealed Illegal Scheme That Raised Costs for Consumers and Businesses
Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition of 17 states today announced a $3.3 million settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers, resolving a joint stat
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Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Decision Affirming Birthright Citizenship
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Decision Affirming Birthright Citizenship
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released a statement following the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court today to affirm birthright citizenship.
Attorney General Tong will be joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Massachusetts Attorney General
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Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding PURA Decision on Eversource Storm Costs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding PURA Decision on Eversource Storm Costs
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today responded to a ruling by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority that approves $933 million in storm costs but rejects the company's attempt to make Connecticut ratepayers shoulder over $300 million in unjustified interest th
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Conn. Consumer Protection Issues Summary Suspension for Two Thirteen Bar and Grill in West Haven
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued the following news release:
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Consumer Protection Issues Summary Suspension for Two Thirteen Bar and Grill in West Haven
Summary Suspension issued following repeated instances of overcrowding, service after hours, police intervention
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Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli has signed a summary suspension of the liquor permit for Two Thirteen Bar and Grill (LCA.0008987), located at 213 S
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Conn. Energy Dept. Issues Request for Information on Responsible Use of AI and Other Technology to Modernize Permitting Processes
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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DEEP Issues Request for Information on Responsible Use of AI and Other Technology to Modernize Permitting Processes
Stakeholder feedback will help shape future improvement efforts that support applicants, agency staff, and public participation
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today issued a new
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Conn. Energy Dept.: Grant Round Open for Clean Vessel Act Grant Funding for Critical Pumpout Facilities, Which Removed Over One Million Gallons of Marine Sewage From State's Waters in 2025
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Grant Round Open for Clean Vessel Act Grant Funding for Critical Pumpout Facilities, Which Removed Over One Million Gallons of Marine Sewage from Connecticut's Waters in 2025
Applications Due September 4, 2026
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Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that during the 2025 boating season, pu
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Consumer Reports Statement on New Jersey Fair Price Protection Act to Ban Personalized Pricing in Grocery Sales
YONKERS, New York, July 1 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Consumer Reports statement on New Jersey Fair Price Protection Act to ban personalized pricing in grocery sales
Trenton, New Jersey - The New Jersey Legislature passed the Fair Price Protection Act today. If signed by Governor Sherrill, New Jersey will become the third state in the country to pass a law to curb personalized pricing. The Fair Price Protection Act would prohibit personalized
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Courtney Slams Latest Inhumane Health Care Cuts from Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney Slams Latest Inhumane Health Care Cuts from Big Ugly Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in a speech on the House floor, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) called on Congress to block new health care cuts inflicted on vulnerable Americans by President Trump's Big Ugly Bill (H.R. 1).
This month, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services announced new restricti
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Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Service Academies
Overview
The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office
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DeLauro Statement on Birthright Citizenship Ruling
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on Birthright Citizenship Ruling
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WASHINGTON -Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's narrow decision striking down President Trump's executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship:
"Birthright citizenship is crystal clear in the Constitution. The Trump Administration knew that when they brought this
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Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks
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Nationwide settlement with egg producers resolves allegations of an illegal conspiracy that raised the cost of eggs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 17 attorneys general and alongside the U.S. Department of
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EPA to Host Open House for Vernal Pool Pilot Study and Public Input Opportunity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA to Host Open House for Vernal Pool Pilot Study and Public Input Opportunity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site
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BOSTON (June 30, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house on July 28, 2026, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to answer questions regarding General Electric Company's Vernal Pool Pilot Study and their recently submitted Vernal Pool
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ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
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The 12 th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards will celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society. This year's Sports Humanitarian Awards, hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor and analyst Christine Williamson,
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ESPN Digital & Social 2026: No. 1 in May
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN Digital & Social 2026: No. 1 in May
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Throughout a busy month across the sports media landscape in May, ESPN Digital & Social was once again No. 1 in the U.S. Sports Category with 220.4 million unique users, up 26% YoY and reaching 81% of U.S. adults across digital, YouTube and social media platforms, according to recently released Comscore data.
* The ESPN App
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr
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Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus
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From Employee to Volunteer to Survivor: Carol Continues to Brighten Lives at UConn Health
STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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From Employee to Volunteer to Survivor: Carol Continues to Brighten Lives at UConn Health
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During National Cancer Survivor Month, UConn Health is celebrating the thousands of individuals whose lives have been touched by cancer and whose stories reflect courage, resilience, and hope.
Earlier this month, the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center recognized that strength during its annual
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Gartner Identifies Top Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Gartner Identifies Top Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2026
AI-Driven, Hyperconnected Technologies Are Reshaping Supply Chains and Accelerating Business Transformation
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Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company.
Advanc
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Gartner Says CHROs Must Identify Hidden Workforce Costs to Protect AI ROI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving Senior Director Analyst Jan Bansch:
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Gartner Says CHROs Must Identify Hidden Workforce Costs to Protect AI ROI
As organizations accelerate AI adoption to drive growth and efficiency, CHROs must play a more active role in assessing the workforce-related costs of AI transformation.
We spoke with Jan Bansch, Senior Director Analyst in the
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Governor Lamont Directs $411.7 Million in Surplus Funds Deposited Into the Early Childhood Education Endowment
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Governor Lamont Directs $411.7 Million in Surplus Funds Deposited Into the Early Childhood Education Endowment
Endowment Delivering the Largest Expansion of Early Childhood Education Services in Connecticut History
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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the Office of the Treasurer to deposit $411.7 million in state surplus funding into the Connecticu
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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Enacting New Safeguards Against Wage Theft for Workers on Public Works Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Enacting New Safeguards Against Wage Theft for Workers on Public Works Projects
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New Law Empowers the State Comptroller To Stop Issuing Payments to Contractors When a Stop-Work Order Is in Effect Due To Prevailing Wage Violations
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation ( Public Act 26-17 ) creating a new l
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HAWAII A.G. DEPT. SECURES 53 MILLION EGGS AND $3.3 MILLION IN NATIONWIDE EGG PRICE-FIXING SETTLEMENT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 1 --The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SECURES 53 MILLION EGGS AND $3.3 MILLION IN NATIONWIDE EGG PRICE-FIXING SETTLEMENT
Investigation Revealed Illegal Scheme by Nation's Largest Egg Producers to Manipulate Prices and Increase Costs for Consumers and Businesses
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Attorney General Anne Lopez today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million fro
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
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IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank.
Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation That Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation that Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
The Proposed Settlements Will Ensure Competitive Prices for Consumers by Stopping Coordination to Inflate Egg Prices
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with 17 State Attorneys General, filed a civil lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (Cal-Ma
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Larson Statement on Birthright Citizenship Ruling
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Statement on Birthright Citizenship Ruling
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Supreme Court's ruling striking down President Trump's unconstitutional executive order that tried to strip U.S. citizenship from millions of Americans born in the United States. In February, Larson joined his Democratic colleagues to file a brief before the Supreme Court s
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NS
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Md. A.G. Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, won their
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NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients
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June 29, 2026
Contact: communications@naacpnet.org
NEW YORK, NY - NAACP is pleased to announce today the recipients of the third edition of the Inclusive Beauty Fund to small business owners and entrepreneurs spanning across businesses including salon owners, hair care and beauty service educators, beauty product founders, sui
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New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a 'Live Video' Look at Cells
STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a 'Live Video' Look at Cells
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A University of Connecticut faculty member has received funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub to research inflammation in living tissue, a previously undeveloped area of science with potential to target serious autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and psoriasis.
College of Engineering associat
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NSSF Statement on SCOTUS Decision of Gun-Related Petitions
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Statement on SCOTUS Decision of Gun-Related Petitions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is elated over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to hear petitions challenging state restrictions on the possession of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs). Petitions challenging the constitutionality of these state-based restrictions hav
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Officials Must Use July 1 USMCA Six-Year Review Ministerial Meeting to Commit to Making Major, Necessary Improvements to Pact
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Officials Must Use July 1 USMCA Six-Year Review Ministerial Meeting to Commit to Making Major, Necessary Improvements to Pact
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WASHINGTON - As United States Trade Representative Greer and the Mexican and Canadian trade ministers meet July 1 for the mandatory six-year review of the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Congresswoma
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Politicians Say They Want Affordable Housing. So Why Are They Killing It?
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Politicians Say They Want Affordable Housing. So Why Are They Killing It?
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A troubling pattern is emerging across the American West: State and local bureaucracies are quietly reshaping water policy in the name of environmental protection, often without clear environmental justification, and they're making it harder -if not impossible -to build new homes in the process. The result is f
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Professor Ian Ayres Aims to Foster Connection and Discourse for America's Birthday with Website
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 30 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Ian Ayres Aims to Foster Connection and Discourse for America's Birthday with Website
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Professor Ian Ayres
In anticipation of the country's 250th birthday, Oscar M. Ruebhausen Professor Ian Ayres '86 created a special website that honors the Fourth of July as well as other major American holidays in the hopes that it will encourage civil yet lively conversations about "what it mean
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
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Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub
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Senator Murphy Statement on Supreme Court's 5-4 Decision Affirming Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murphy Statement on Supreme Court's 5-4 Decision Affirming Birthright Citizenship
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara to reject Donald Trump's unconstitutional executive order and affirm citizenship for children born in the United States:
"It's just shocking this was a 5-4 rulin
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Study reveals how genome is organised in 3D during germ cell formation across evolutionary time
BARCELONA, Spain, June 29 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news:
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Study reveals how genome is organised in 3D during germ cell formation across evolutionary time
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A research team led by the UAB has revealed how the genome is reorganised in 3D during male germ cell formation in vertebrates, leading to important new insights in understanding how biodiversity is generated and maintained. The article, published in Nature Communications, analyses species with a
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Tanning Bed Use is Down, But Gen Z Still Wants to Be Tan, So They're Going Outside
STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Tanning Bed Use is Down, But Gen Z Still Wants to Be Tan, So They're Going Outside
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The sun's out, temperatures are high, and on a warm, sunny day, you may find some Gen Zers "tanmaxxing."
For those unfamiliar with the TikTok term, "tanmaxxing" refers to spending time outside during peak UV index levels with little to no protection against the sun's rays, in order to become tanner.
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University of Arkansas: English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards
John Plavcan and Abigail Ross, two doctoral candidates with the Graduate Program in English, have received Dissertation Research Awards for 2026 from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
The grants, each for $8,000, are annually presented to Ph.D. students who have been nominated by their departments and selected by the college. P
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Utah A.G. Brown Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown secures more than 50 million eggs and $3.3 million after uncovering illegal scheme
Three major egg producers who illegally coordinated to drive up egg prices will be held accountable under a settlement announced today. Utah joins a bipartisan coalition of states and the U.S. Department of Justice in filing a complaint and proposed final judgment against Ca
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Valadao, Courtney, Simpson, DelBene Relaunch Bipartisan Congressional Dairy Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Valadao, Courtney, Simpson, DelBene Relaunch Bipartisan Congressional Dairy Caucus
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) in relaunching the Congressional Dairy Caucus. Central Valley dairy producers continue to struggle due to high input costs, competitive pressures from trade partners, and shift
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
In November 2025,
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Yale University: Safety in the Sun - What You Should Know About Sunscreens and Skin Protection
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 30 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving dermatologist Michael Girardi, professor of dermatology in Yale School of Medicine and vice chair for faculty development and scientific innovation:
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Safety in the sun: What you should know about sunscreens and skin protection
In a Q&A, Yale dermatologist Michael Girardi explains how to stay safe in the sun this summer -- and why the first new sunscreen ingredient approved by U.S. reg
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