STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 26 -- Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, issued the following news release: Americares, the health-focused relief and development organization, has welcomed Josaphat Mshighati as country director of Americares Tanzania. In his new role, Mshighati is responsible for leading all aspects of Americares Tanzania's operations and health programming, including its respectful care program, which aims to promote high-quality and respectful car  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- BSA - The Software Alliance issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Matthew Lenz, Senior Director of State Advocacy at BSA | The Software Alliance, issued the following statement regarding the latest version of Connecticut SB 2, legislation involving the regulation of artificial intelligence. "BSA | The Software Alliance commends Connecticut Sen. James Maroney's efforts to build trust in AI and spread its benefits through effective and workable rules t  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Connecticut) today raised concerns about the response time of the Bridgeport Police Department following alleged threats targeting Masjid An-Noor in Bridgeport, Connecticut. [NOTE: "Masjid" is the Arabic word for "mosque.] According to eyewitnesses, today after congregational (Jummah) prayers had conclu  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) stands in solidarity with Yale University students and their legitimate demands for the school to divest from weapons manufacturing companies contributing to Israel's genocide in Palestine. Further we deplore the arrest of more than 47 students at Beinecke Plaza this morning who were enga  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, April 23 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Biden-Harris Administration is releasing the first-ever nurse staffing standard for nursing facilities today, implementing the Administration's commitment to improving quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents nationwide. The final staffing rule reflects one of the many provisions in the Administration's comprehensive nursing home reform agenda, wh  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 25 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The Connecticut state senate advanced a broad artificial intelligence (AI) bill today. If the bill is passed by the Connecticut house of representatives and signed by Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut would become the first state in the nation to ratify a comprehensive AI bill. The landmark Connecticut AI bill, SB 2 introduces new consumer protections for the use of generative AI and AI deci  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) stands firmly against Connecticut Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which seeks to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) at the state level. While establishing rules for AI is important, SB 2, is not the answer. Rather, now is the time for a national policy which supports U.S. competitiveness and innovation. "SB 2 would impose onerous obligations on dev  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, April 23 -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders issued the following news release: The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will honor a distinguished group of individuals and industry leaders for their contributions to help improve the lives of more than 30 million Americans with a rare disease at the annual Rare Impact Awards (https://rareimpact.org/). NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander will reprise his role as host and emcee at   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 23 -- Save the Sound posted the following news release: On Earth Day 2024, high school and college students from across Connecticut gathered at the State Capitol for Sunrise Movement Connecticut's Climate Emergency and Youth Advocacy Day. Participants toured the Capitol, learned how to engage in the legislative process, and made their voices heard on climate change. The event is part of Climate Action Week, organized by Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action, of w  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 23 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) was awarded $62 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund's Solar For All program. The competition, created by President Biden's landmark Inflation Reduction Act, seeks to enable low-income and disadvantaged households across America to  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 1 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 1 comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regio  more