HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 22 (TNSPol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut issued the following news release on April 21, 2021: Civil rights advocates, including people directly affected by the criminal legal system, gathered in front of the State Capitol Building today to call on the legislature to pass Clean Slate legislation currently pending before the Senate. S.B. 1019, a Clean Slate bill, passed out of the Judiciary Committee and awaits action from the Senate. During t  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 22 (TNSRes) -- Clark University issued the following news: If one tree is cut in the state of Rhode Island, do its residents make a sound? Probably not. However, when roughly 50 percent of solar farms were built on cleared forest land to make it accessible for solar installations, you can expect residents to make some noise. This past year, geography Professor John Rogan, Anika Berger '18, Anthony Himmelberger '19, Emily Evenden '21, Max Enger '21, and doctoral   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release on April 22, 2021: Governor Janet Mills today announced a $500,000 grant program to spur innovation, support clean energy start-ups, and create jobs in Maine's fast-growing clean energy sector. The "Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge" is a joint initiative of the Governor's Energy Office and the Maine Technology Institute to spark innovation, develop new companies, and create jobs in the state's burge  more

CLAREMONT, California, April 23 (TNSAwa) -- Pomona College issued the following news: Each year, Pomona College recognizes an alumnus, alumna or alumni for their selfless commitment and ongoing volunteer service to the College. The Alumni Distinguished Service Award was inaugurated in 1991 and recipients are selected by the Committee of Past Presidents of the Alumni Association. This year, the honorees are Peggy Olson '61, Kelly Perine '91 and Dodie Bump '76. Join us in in congratulating thes  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 23 (TNSJou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release: New research carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham has characterised a rare COVID-19 vaccine-induced syndrome which causes blood clots. The research has identified fundamental laboratory and clinical characteristics, ensuring that patients are given the correct treatment approach. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the research describes rare cases   more