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State Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 32 items )  

Calling on Cleveland: ESPN is the Exclusive Home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball for the 29th Year
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 19 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on March 17, 2024: For the 29th year, ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship. ESPN has every angle and all 67 games from the 2024 championship covered, beginning Wednesday, March 20, with the First Four. March Madness women's basketball on ESPN platforms is presented by Capital One with matchups available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS.  more

Conn. A.G. Tong, Consumer Protection Commissioner Cafferelli Announce Public Service Announcement Regarding Illegal, Unsafe Cannabis Edibles
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli today announced the launch of a public service announcement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-MBSHf9Bog) regarding illegal, unsafe cannabis edibles made to look like common kid-friendly snacks. The public service announcement was produced in partnership with the Connecticut Broadcas  more

Conn. A.G. Tong: Connecticut Joins Justice Department Suing Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other attorneys general filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/AG/Press_Releases/2024/Apple-File-Stamped-Complaint-32124.pdf) for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont and Commissioner Dykes on Biden Administration's Announcement Regarding Expanded Offshore Wind Tax Credits
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 22 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following statements: * * * Governor Ned Lamont and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding today's announcement from the Biden administration on the expansion of tax incentives to support and stimulate more offshore wind projects: Governor Lamont said, "Connecticut appreciates the Biden administration's release of updated guidance that will ensure mor  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont Announces $400,000 in State Grants To Support Financial Wellness and Empowerment Programs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today announced the release of three state grants totaling more than $400,000 that will be used to support programs focused on improving the financial wellness of Connecticut residents with a priority focus on women and girls. The grants are being awarded through a competitive RFP process i  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont Announces Availability of $41 Million To Expand Broadband in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is making nearly $41 million available to fund projects that expand broadband infrastructure and improve internet connectivity in the state. The funding comes from the state's portion of American Rescue Plan Act Capital Project Fund dollars and is being administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and E  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont Urges Approval of Legislation Strengthening Connecticut's Paid Sick Days Statutes
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he proposed for consideration this session that will expand and strengthen the state's paid sick days statutes to ensure that more workers have the ability to take time off from work when they are sick or need to care for a sick family member without sacrificing a day's wage or risk losing th  more

Conn. Transportation Dept.: Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Mechanical and Electrical Rehabilitation of the Saugatuck Railroad Bridge in Westport
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the mechanical and electrical rehabilitation of the Saugatuck Railroad Bridge carrying Metro North Railroad over the Saugatuck River in Westport on April 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public  more

Conn. Transportation Dept.: Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Rehabilitation of Putnam Bridge in Wethersfield and Glastonbury
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of the Putnam Bridge between Wethersfield and Glastonbury on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or as  more

Conn. Transportation Dept.: Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge Carrying Glen Street Over Mattabesset River in Berlin
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 21 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 06955 carrying Glen Street over Mattabesset River in Berlin on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offe  more

Conn. Transportation Dept.: Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding U.S. Route 1 Safety Improvements in Fairfield
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 21 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a hybrid public information meeting concerning U.S. Route 1 safety improvements in Fairfield on April 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed proje  more

CSCU Partners With Ithaka S+R to Improve Credit Transfer
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system has partnered with Ithaka S+R to help students successfully transfer credits when moving between colleges and universities or attempting to transfer college credits they earned in high school or elsewhere. Ithaka S+R is launching the "universal credit transfer explorer," a new, public, non-profit, national credit mobilit  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: CT Mirror: "Will RNC Reopen Black, Latino Community Center in CT? It's Unclear"
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A new article in the CT Mirror exposes the quick closure of the Black and Latino RNC 'community center' in New Britain, CT. This follows bombshell reporting about how the cash-strapped RNC is shuttering efforts to reach voters of color. Before its closure, 2022 Republican congressional candidate George Logan used the 'community center' as a campaign headquarters and said it proved to Conn  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: George Logan Confirms Alignment With MAGA Extremist Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Today, George Logan is once again doubling down on his steadfast commitment to MAGA extremism by campaigning in Hartford alongside one of the most dangerous members of the Republican Party, Speaker Mike Johnson. Logan's record of supporting extreme Republicans' agenda to jeopardize abortion access nationwide and endanger Connecticut's 5th District with harmful gun policies was already a l  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: George Logan Silent As Donald Trump Salutes Insurrectionists and Calls For "Bloodbath"
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: This weekend, four-time indicted, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump saluted convicted January 6 insurrectionists and declared there would be a "bloodbath" if he lost the election. George Logan - who has already bent the knee in support of Trump - has stayed silent in the wake of this hateful speech. Logan owes Connecticut voters an answer about wh  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, George Logan's GOP Continues Reckless Crusade To Wipe Away Health Care From Millions Of Americans
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Fourteen years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, George Logan's Republican Party continues to follow Donald Trump's dangerous calls to "terminate" coverage for 129,000 people in Connecticut, including some of the 529,000 Connecticuters with pre-existing conditions who would likely be charged more or denied coverage without the ACA's protections. Recent polling shows that nearl  more

ESPN Announces Commentator Pairings for Exclusive Coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 19 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Beginning Wednesday, March 20, fans can tune in across ESPN platforms for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship. Along with ESPN's robust studio coverage, 16 top-tier commentator pairings will be deployed for the first weekend of action. Courtney Lyle and Carolyn Peck head to Columbia, S.C. to cover the Gamecocks' Region, including First Four   more

ESPN+ Original Series Full Court Press Presented by State Farm Featuring Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice to Premiere May 11 & 12 on ABC and ESPN+
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 19 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: As sports fans get ready for the madness of March, ESPN today announced the upcoming debut of Full Court Press - a new ESPN+ Original Series that chronicles the ongoing journeys of senior Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, senior South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso and sophomore UCLA guard Kiki Rice. From Iowa's historic preseason game that broke attendance records all the way through t  more

Final Days to Register for Conn. Energy Dept.'s 4th Connecticut Youth Climate Summit
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: The registration deadline for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)'s free online Connecticut Youth Climate Summit is only days away. The summit will take place on Tuesday, March 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event marks the fourth virtual summit collaboratively developed with DEEP staff and a committ  more

Gartner CFO Survey Shows Employee Compensation to Grow Faster Than Inflation in 2024
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 21 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: Employee compensation is one of the top areas where CFOs are planning to increase budgets, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. In December 2023, Gartner polled 296 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and spending will change in 2024. "Seventy one percent of CFOs plan to increase average enterprise-wide employee compensation in  more

Gartner Identifies Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology for 2024
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 21 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) with opportunities to support new business models, augment and automate decision making and foster ecosystem collaboration, according to Gartner, Inc. With these emerging opportunities, Gartner has identified the top eight strategic supply ch  more

Gartner Predicts More Than 30% of the Increase in Demand for APIs Will Come From AI and Tools Using Large Language Models by 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 21 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: * * * Analysts Discuss the Evolving Role of Tech Service Providers due to GenAI at the Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation Conference 2024, March 20-21 in Grapevine, Texas * * * More than 30% of the increase in demand for application programming interfaces (APIs) will come from AI and tools using large language models (LLMs) by 2026, according  more

Gartner Survey Finds Just 46% of Employees Are Satisfied With Their Career Development
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 21 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Organizations Must Close the Gap Between What Employees Expect and What They Can Provide * * * Only 46% of employees feel supported trying to grow their careers at their organization, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. A September 2023 Gartner survey of 3,500 employees revealed that when organizations close the gap on employee career grow  more

Gartner Survey Shows AI-Related Risks See Greatest Audit Coverage Increases in 2024
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 22 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: The rapid growth and adoption of generative AI (GenAI) has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage over potential risks arising from use of the technology, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. "As organizations increase their use of new AI technology, many internal auditors are looking to expand their coverage in this area," said Thomas Ter  more

GE Vernova's Power Conversion Business to Supply Integrated Full Electric Propulsion Systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Multi-Role Combat Vessel Program
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, March 19 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release: * * * * Contract signed with ST Engineering Marine Limited to supply GE Vernova's Ship's Electric Grid for use on the Republic of Singapore Navy's six new Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs) * GE Vernova's Ship's Electric Grid manages and distributes electric power throughout the ship and includes its energy-efficient Integrated Full   more

New ESPN E60 Documents USC Women's Basketball Player Aaliyah Gayles' Return to Play After Being Shot Multiple Times
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 19 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: A new episode of ESPN E60 documents the amazing and what had been considered impossible return to basketball of University of Southern California women's player Aaliyah Gayles, who was shot multiple times and spent more than a year rehabilitating after bullets burrowed through her arms and legs and left 18 holes in her body. Only the Strong Survive debuts Saturday, March 23, at   more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DAVID MCCORMICK IS A THREAT TO PROGRAMS EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: With March 23rd marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, Connecticut hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick's past criticism of those who support the ACA, threats to Medicare, and opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act are under scrutiny. During his 2022 Senate campaign, McCormick pushed to put Medicare on the chopping block, a move that  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WHAT THEY'RE SAYING - DAVID MCCORMICK IS "COMMUTING BACK AND FORTH TO HIS MANSION IN CONNECTICUT" AND "THE OPPOSITE OF RELATABLE"
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick is once again in the spotlight for his lies about living in Pennsylvania. Last week, political commentators called him out for chartering private planes to fly back to his home state of Connecticut. Listen Below: Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep-debbie-mucarsel-powell-james-carville-shann  more

Six Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 19 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: With only a month remaining in the regular season, the NHL on ESPN features six exclusive matchups starting Tuesday, March 19. The action begins with an ESPN+/Hulu doubleheader as the Metropolitan Division's second-place Carolina Hurricanes, led by Sebastian Aho, face off against the New York Islanders and Matt Barzal at 7:30 p.m. ET. Following at 10 p.m. ET, the Minnesota Wild a  more

Trinity College: Local Appearance by Liz Cheney Generates Conversation on 'Bridging Divides'
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 23 -- Trinity College issued the following news: Trinity College recently provided an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff members to attend the Connecticut Forum program, "Liz Cheney in Conversation with David Ignatius: On Defending Democracy and Finding a Path Forward." The sold-out event was held at Hartford's Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on March 14. The week after the forum, Trinity President Joanne Berger-Sweeney invited those who attended   more

Trinity College: Manuscript From Watkinson Library Plays Big Role in New Connecticut Public Series
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 22 -- Trinity College issued the following news: A rare piece of musical history from Trinity College's Watkinson Library plays an integral part in a new series from Connecticut Public called "Unforgotten: Connecticut's Hidden History of Slavery." The special project features radio storytelling, in-depth videos, digital stories, pictures, a podcast, and a television special. The fourth chapter of the five-part series, "A Musician's Melodies Come Back to Life," expl  more

Xerox Holdings Corporation Announces Closing of Senior Notes Offering
NORWALK, Connecticut, March 22 -- Xerox issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) (the "Company") announced today the closing of its $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.875% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Notes") in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") and non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to  more