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Tipoffs for Maine (New England) Newsletter for Saturday June 10, 2023 ( 13 items )  

Alzheimer's Association: FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Confirms Efficacy and Clinical Benefit of Leqembi for Early Alzheimer's Disease
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSgov) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Today, an Advisory Committee to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously endorsed the efficacy and clinical benefit of lecanemab (Leqembi(TM), Eisai) as part of the traditional approval process for this treatment. "The Alzheimer's Association welcomes and celebrates this action by the FDA Advisory Committee to support traditional approval of Leqembi for people with ea  more

Census Bureau's American Community Survey: New Hampshire 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788) - June 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey issued the following news release: From the Guide to 2010 State and Local Census Geography - New Hampshire - History: (https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2010/geo/state-local-geo-guides-2010/new-hampshire.html) The area of New Hampshire was part of the original territory of the United States. It was originally included in the Charter of New England in 1620, but a separate grant established New Hampshire i  more

Census Bureau: New Hampshire 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788) - June 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following Stats for Stories: * * * From the Guide to 2010 State and Local Census Geography - New Hampshire - History: (https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2010/geo/state-local-geo-guides-2010/new-hampshire.html) The area of New Hampshire was part of the original territory of the United States. It was originally included in the Charter of New England in 1620, but a separate grant established New Hampshire in 1629.  more

Conn. U.S. Attorney: Indictment Charges Connecticut, Kansas, California Men With Operating Gun Trafficking Ring
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: An investigation into an organization that trafficked numerous firearms into Connecticut has resulted in federal charges against residents of Connecticut, Kansas, and California. Today's announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the N  more

DEA-New England Division: Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl, Firearms, and Ammunition
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: A Weare man pleaded guilty today in federal court to possessing firearms and ammunition as a prohibited person, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces. Brian Elliott, age 32, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, and tw  more

EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in New Hampshire
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,128,850 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in New Hampshire while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected eight communities in New Hampshire to receive eight grants totaling $7,128,850 in competitive EPA Brownfields funding thro  more

HAYES, LARSON: SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 WILL ADDRESS AMERICA'S RETIREMENT CRISIS AND EXPAND BENEFITS
FARMINGTON, Connecticut, June 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced their Social Security 2100 Act to strengthen Social Security's solvency and expand benefits. "Social Security benefits have come under attack countless times since becoming law. This is why we must act now to protect the livelihoods of older Americans and others across the nation. Cong  more

Larson, Hayes: Social Security 2100 Will Address America's Retirement Crisis and Expand Benefits
FARMINGTON, Connecticut, June 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced their Social Security 2100 Act to strengthen Social Security's solvency and expand benefits. "As Americans are faced with a global pandemic, supply chain crisis and rising costs, I am thrilled to partner with Congresswoman Hayes to announce a plan of action that will secure and expand the number one ant  more

Maine Senate Democrats: Maine Senate Gives Unanimous Initial Approval to Sen. Pierce Bill to Increase Teacher Pay
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 10 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on June 9, 2023: On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth. As amended, LD 1064, "An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary," would increase the minimum teacher salary through a tiered system over the next four years. "The bipartisan support of this bill, in committee and on the floor, highlights the need to raise teacher pay," said Sen. Pie  more

Manchester Community College CEO Presents at National Conference
MANCHESTER, Connecticut, June 10 (TNSpconf) -- Manchester Community College issued the following news release: Last week, Manchester Community College Chief Executive Officer Nicole Esposito, Ed.D. was one of a handful of featured speakers at the AAWCC National LEADERS Institute. AAWCC - the American Association of Women in Community Colleges - is a leading national organization that champions women and maximizes their potential at community colleges. The LEADERS Institute is a five-day, conte  more

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship: Rhode Island Student Wins New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 (TNSres) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship posted the following news release from June 6, 2023: Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four local student businesses as the winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business ideas, which they will present at the national finals in New York on Oc  more

NH Delegation Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Today the New Hampshire delegation announced $7,128,850 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in New Hampshire while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected eight communities in New Hampshire to receive eight grants totaling $7,128,850 in competitive EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessm  more

Post University Strengthens Leadership Team With New Chief Information Technology Officer
WATERBURY, Connecticut, June 9 (TNSper) -- Post University posted the following news release from May 31, 2023: As part of its commitment to recruiting and attracting the finest talent in higher education leadership and faculty, Post University is pleased to announce Adam Gorski, Ph.D., has been selected as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO). The university also welcomes new program leadership, including Criminal Justice Program Chair Kevin Hale and Police Recertification Program Director   more