HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Coordinated Coast-to-Coast Crackdown on Bootleg, Highly Addictive, Disposable E-Cigarettes Used By Youth (Hartford, CT) - As part of a coordinated coast-to-coast crackdown on bootleg nicotine products, Attorney General William Tong announced he has served civil investigative demands on 12 Connecticut smoke shops and convenience stores and two who  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Amicus Brief Defending Nationwide PFAS Forever Chemical Drinking Water Standards (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 18 attorneys general filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule establishing nationwide drinking water standards fo  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong, Mayor Simmons, Stamford Police, State Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Department of Revenue Services, Department of Labor Announce Confiscation of More Than 135 LBS of Illegal Cannabis (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw,   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * If you purchased a used vehicle from Carvana after January 1, 2019, you may be entitled to restitution * * * Attorney General William Tong today announced a $1.5 million settlement with online used car dealer Carvana following hundreds of consumer complaints involving extended delays in title and registration documents, delayed payments to sellers, and decepti  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: Attorney General William Tong, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw, Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli, Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell Higgins, Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton, and Department of Labor Commissioner Dante Bartolomeo today announce  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 20th class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are from Connecticut and have continued making significant impacts in their communities after leaving military service.  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2025, on President Joe Biden's farewell address to the nation: * * * "I extend my deepest gratitude to President Joe Biden for his unwavering dedication to public service and the American people over the past five decades. In his farewell address to the nation, delivered just now from the Oval Office, President Biden reflected on the immense challenges faced and the enduring progress ac  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding Connecticut approximately $11.6 million from President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to increase and extend service along the CTrail Hartford Line. This funding is being awarded to the Connecticut Department of Tran  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following joint statement on Jan. 15, 2025, with Jeffrey Beckham, office of policy and management secretary, on the January 2025 consensus revenue forecast: * * * "This forecast shows the strength of Connecticut's economy as revenues remain strong across the board," Governor Lamont said. "In a couple of weeks, I will present to the legislature my proposed budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, which will build on the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN Begins NFL's Divisional Round with Texans-Chiefs, as Kansas City Begins Pursuit of a Three-Peat by Hosting the AFC South Champions Saturday, Jan. 18; Postseason NFL Countdown Live from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium * Game at 4:15 p.m. ET Across ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ & ESPN Deportes; Postseason NFL Countdown at 2 p.m. on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+ * Legendary Duo Joe Buck an  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN Concludes 2024-25 Season with Extensive On-Site Studio Programming Surrounding the College Football Playoff National Championship Live from Atlanta * Over 12 hours of live studio programming on Championship Monday to preview and analyze the CFP National Championship * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot headlines the studio show lineup originating from Merc  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN concluded the NFL's Wild Card Weekend with the Vikings and Rams (January 13, 8:15 p.m. ET), drawing 25.4 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. With the Rams moments away from extending their lead to 24-3 at the half, the audience peaked at 30.1 million viewers (9:15-9:30 p.m.). Throughout the entirety of the first half (8:15-9:45 p.m.), the Wi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN today announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule. On Wednesday, January 15, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards will host the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm. This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers game and will be subject to local blackout rest  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN has announced its new, national lineup on ESPN Radio from 6 a.m.-1 a.m. ET, set to debut on Monday, February 10, bringing fresh voices and dynamic programming to listeners nationwide. Clinton Yates will host Clinton & Friends, airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. Yates, alongside a rotating group of regular guests, will provide unique insights and perspectives on   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN Showcases Over 240 Women's College Basketball Matchups Across Platforms, Jan. 15-21 * ESPN platforms to feature four top-25 matchups * Top-15 matchup between No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 2 South Carolina slated for 3 p.m. ET Sunday tip on ESPN ESPN's industry leading coverage of women's college basketball rolls on, highlighting over 240 conference matchups across   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm Returns for the 2024-25 Women's College Basketball Season with Five On-Campus Visits Starting at No. 2 South Carolina on Jan. 23 * GameDay 's first show of the season will be live from Columbia, S.C., at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN * Elle Duncan returns to host the pregame show, alongside women's basketball analysts Andraya Carter and  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm(r) Tips Off 2024-25 Men's College Basketball Season with First On-Campus Visit on Jan. 25, Live from Auburn * College GameDay 's first on-campus show of the season set for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN * Rece Davis returns as host alongside analysts Jay Bilas, Andraya Carter, Seth Greenberg, Jay Williams and col  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * All Top 5 teams in the country featured on ESPN platforms * Kansas-Iowa State and Alabama-Kentucky meet in Top 10 showdowns ESPN's industry leading men's college basketball programming continues with more than 250 games featuring 16 of the nation's Top 25 teams in action across platforms, Jan. 14-19. Games are available across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network (SECN) and   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: 2025 California Swing Begins with Four-Stream Coverage of The American Express in La Quinta * Marquee, Featured Groups Thursday-Saturday include seven in world top 25: Clark, Cantlay, Horschel, Im, Thomas, Kim, Finau; Also Taylor, last week's winner of Sony Open in Hawaii * Coverage starts tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. ET, continues t  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol Beginning Sunday Night (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of brutally frigid conditions over the coming days, he is directing the state's severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Secretary Beckham Statements on January 2025 Consensus Revenue Forecast (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements regarding the January 2025 consensus revenue forecast that was jointly issued today by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis: "This  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces $58.6 Million Investment To Create Program Providing Stable Housing and Recovery Support for Connecticut Residents Experiencing Opioid Use Disorder (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is investing $58.6 million in funding it recently received from multistate settlements with pharmaceutical companies over their role   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Grant Program To Accelerate Growth of Connecticut Supply Chains and Attract New Operations (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Daniel O'Keefe today announced the launch of a $25 million state grant program to help supply chain companies in Connecticut's core industries expa  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Authorizes Deployment of Connecticut National Guard and Connecticut State Police To Support Presidential Inauguration Security in D.C. (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has authorized the deployment of units from the Connecticut National Guard and the Connecticut State Police to Washington, D.C., to support security efforts for events related to  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Statement on President Biden's Farewell Address to the Nation (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the farewell address to the nation delivered this evening by President Joe Biden: "I extend my deepest gratitude to President Joe Biden for his unwavering dedication to public service and the American people over the past fiv  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Here's the Pitch: 2025 ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Early-Season Schedule Unveiled * San Diego Padres to Host Atlanta Braves in 2025 Sunday Night Baseball Season-Opener on March 30 * World Series Rematch: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on June 1; National League Championship Series Rematch: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets on May 25 * Special Fourth   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * LALIGA, Bundesliga, and more on ESPN Platforms This Weekend LALIGA: Title Contenders Real Madrid and Barcelona Headline Action this Weekend on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes On Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and FC Barcelona will head to Estadio Coliseum in Getafe to take on Getafe CF on ESPN+. Rob Palmer, Stewart Robson (English), Fernando Palomo, E  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: PENN Entertainment, Inc. ("PENN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary PENN Sports Interactive, LLC has entered into a long-term partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). Under the multi-channel agreement, and subject to regulatory approvals, PENN secures online market access for ESPN BET in Washington D.C., and ESPN B  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * TGL presented by SoFi Match 2 on ESPN Draws Average of 1 Million Viewers, Up 9 Percent Over Match 1 The second match of TGL presented by SoFi, the new prime time golf league, drew an average audience of 1 million viewers on ESPN Tuesday night, up 9 percent from TGL's inaugural match (919k viewers) on Jan. 7. With Tiger Woods making his playing debut, viewership peaked a  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * ESPN Activates Its Signature MegaCast Presentation for CFP National Championship - No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame * Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show Continues Record Run with Title Game * Entire National Championship Available in 4K for First Time * Approximately 100 Cameras, 100 Microphones and Industry-Leading Innovation Captures the Action from the ATL   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * Defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers Face New Jersey Devils Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * Thursday ESPN Doubleheader: Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers at 7 p.m. and Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche at 9:30 p.m. * The Point Continues Thursday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * 41 NHL Power Play Games Streaming on ESPN+ & Hulu  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 | Saturday, Jan. 18 10 p.m. ET: ESPN+ PPV Main Card 8 p.m.: Prelims (ESPN+, ESPNEWS, Disney+*, FX & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156) 6 p.m.: Early Prelims (ESPN+, Disney+, FX & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156) UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 - BUY NOW UFC's 2025 PPV schedule gets underway this weekend from Inglewood, CA, with UFC 311: M  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Welcome Back, Dickie V! Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dick Vitale Returns to the Air Saturday, January 25 on ESPN * Vitale to call Duke at Wake Forest - Sat., Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, his first game since April 3, 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale will return to the air for the first time since 2023 to call the Duke at Wake Forest men's  more