BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JEFFREY THOMAS, also known as "Zig," 51, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 125 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl and heroin, and for   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today announced a stipulated judgment with HighBazaar organizers Joseph Accettullo and Cody Roberts, ending the illegal, unlicensed cannabis markets and enforcing a series of strong obligations regarding ongoing inspections and restrictions on advertisements. The judgement requires Accettullo and Roberts to make clear and conspicuous disclo  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Connecticut's first-ever oyster trail, accompanied by the premiere of the new short-form documentary, Rising Tide to Table, which celebrates the state's thriving oyster industry, from farm to fork. The Connecticut Oyster Trail meticulously maps out the diverse array of oyster farms and culinary destinations statewide, encourages r  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation codifying in state law the establishment of the Fallen Officer Fund, which will provide a lump sum, non-taxable payment totaling $100,000 to the surviving family members or beneficiaries of any Connecticut local or state police officer killed in the line of duty or who sustained injuries that are the cause of an of  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JEFFREY THOMAS, also known as "Zig," 51, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 125 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl and heroin, and for viola  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: On May 10, 2024, a federal jury in Bridgeport found GABRIEL PULLIAM, also known as "G, " 30, and JULIAN SCOTT, also known as "Ju Sav," 25, guilty of offenses related their participation in the 960 gang, a violent Waterbury street gang. Today's announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; M  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the FBI, and Harry T. Chavis, Jr., Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a 22-count indictment charging  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), New England, Harry T. Chavis, Jr., Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, and Connecticut State Police Colonel Daniel Loughman today announced that a federa  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending May 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 222,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 231,000 to 232,000. The 4-week moving average was 217,750,   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: NEWPORT, R.I - It's well known that scientists attribute the melting ice in the Arctic to climate change and the rising temperatures on Earth. However, not many people are aware of the multifaceted ramifications a shrinking Arctic region has on naval operations, now and in the future. Dr. Lauren Freeman, a senior oceanographer in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Ranges  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: This week, President Biden took action to protect investments in America by increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China. This action will combat China's unfair trade practices and support the President's historic investments in American steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and other strategic sectors. President Biden's actions are pro-worker, pro-union, and pr  more