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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday August 24, 2025 ( 54 items )  

ACC Network Debuts New Weekly Fall Studio Programming Lineup, Adds Dave Clawson and Bryce Love to ACCN Studio Team
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network Debuts New Weekly Fall Studio Programming Lineup, Adds Dave Clawson and Bryce Love to ACCN Studio Team * * ACC PM moves to one-hour format Monday-Thursday, two-hour edition Fridays * 2021 ACC Coach of the Year Dave Clawson and 2017 Heisman Trophy Finalist Bryce Love join ACC Network as studio analysts * Inside ACCess expands to one hour ACC Network  more

ACC Network Powers into 2025 Fall Sports Season with Expansive Live Event Programming
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network Powers into 2025 Fall Sports Season with Expansive Live Event Programming * The ACC is primed for another standout fall season, with ACC Network's coverage of the conference's elite programs across women's and men's soccer, volleyball and field hockey set for the spotlight. More than 80 total showdowns are slated for linear action on ACCN, part of ESPN's re  more

ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Stop Work Order * WASHINGTON D.C., August 22, 2025 -- The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the Department of the Interior issued a stop work order for the Revolution Wind project (off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut): "Revolution Wind has been years in the mak  more

All of the 2025 US Open. All in One Place.
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * All of the 2025 US Open. All in One Place. * New 15-Day Tournament Begins on Sunday with ABC Broadcast Premiere at Noon ET Prime Time Dual Network Coverage on ESPN and ESPN2 August 25 and 26 Middle Sunday Coverage on ABC Returns August 31 Men's Final on ABC Returns September 7 Up to 16 Courts Streaming Live on ESPN+ Daily with Exclusive Coverage of the Men's Do  more

Analysis: Marijuana Retailers Not Associated With Increased Prevalence of Motor Vehicle Accidents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Marijuana Retailers Not Associated With Increased Prevalence of Motor Vehicle Accidents * New Haven, CT: The opening of marijuana retailers is not associated with any immediate increases in motor vehicle accidents, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Yale University researchers assessed motor   more

August 21 Proclaimed "National ESPN App Day" in Recognition of Launch of ESPN DTC and Enhanced ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * August 21 Proclaimed "National ESPN App Day" in Recognition of Launch of ESPN DTC and Enhanced ESPN App * In recognition of the launch of ESPN DTC and the enhanced ESPN App, Thursday, Aug. 21, has been proclaimed "National ESPN App Day" by the National Day Archives. On Aug. 21, ESPN will launch its new direct-to-consumer streaming service and a set of new features on  more

Blumenthal Demands DHS Rescind New Rules Requiring Religious Organizations Join Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Agenda to Receive Security Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands DHS Rescind New Rules Requiring Religious Organizations Join Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Agenda to Receive Security Funding * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today demanding the removal of new restrictions put on recipients of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program - including banni  more

Blumenthal Slams DHS Secretary Noem for Living Rent-Free in Prestigious, Waterfront Military Housing, Calls for Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Slams DHS Secretary Noem for Living Rent-Free in Prestigious, Waterfront Military Housing, Calls for Oversight Hearing * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem following recent reporting by The Washington Post that she was living for fre  more

Children Starved in Plain Sight as Famine Confirmed in Gaza
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Children Starved in Plain Sight as Famine Confirmed in Gaza * LONDON/GENEVA, August 22, 2025 - At least 132,000 children aged under five in Gaza are at risk of death from acute malnutrition as new data confirms famine in Gaza City and the surrounding area a  more

Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Urges Prioritized Investments in Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, Newington, Connecticut, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the need for prioritized investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure as part of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization process. The board, which represents residents across Connecticut, advocates for the creation of safe, accessible streets suitable for all users including motori  more

Connecticut is a sanctuary no more. ICE, federal partners remove dangerous illegal aliens from Connecticut streets during 4-day operation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut is a sanctuary no more. ICE, federal partners remove dangerous illegal aliens from Connecticut streets during 4-day operation * HARTFORD, Conn. -- ICE Boston, in coordination with federal law enforcement partners, apprehended 65 illegal aliens during a four-day enforcement operation in Connecticut targeting transnational organized crime, g  more

Construction Underway on Connecticut Bridge Bundle Design-Build
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Construction Underway on Connecticut Bridge Bundle Design-Build * With final designs approved, construction is now underway on the Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) design-build Rehabilitation of Four Bridges Carrying Route 72 over Various Featur  more

DeLauro on Supreme Court Allowing Trump to Move Forward With Canceling Life-Saving Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro on Supreme Court Allowing Trump to Move Forward with Canceling Life-Saving Research House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to allow President Trump to cut off National Institut  more

DeLauro Provides Update on the Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant - Connecticut Expected to Receive $53 Million in Relief for Farmers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Provides Update on the Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant - Connecticut Expected to Receive $53 Million in Relief for Farmers * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified Connecticut that the state will receive approximately $53 million from the $220 mill  more

Disability Solutions Urges Departement of Labor to Maintain Key Disability Inclusion Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Disability Solutions, Bethel, Connecticut, the global workforce consulting division of Ability Beyond, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) concerning its proposed rescission of vital provisions under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The letter emphasizes the significant implications this proposal could have on individuals with disabilities and employers striving for inclusive workplaces. The organization points out tha  more

DOT Announces $12 Million Grant for New Haven Line Track Speed Improvements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail services. The FY23-New Haven Line Track Speed Improvement Phase 1 program is set to award a total of $12 million, with a single grant available to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This initiative is specifically designed to support projects that s  more

ESPN Announces ACC Network, SEC Network & SEC on ABC Anthems ahead of 2025-26 College Football Season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Announces ACC Network, SEC Network & SEC on ABC Anthems ahead of 2025-26 College Football Season * As the summer inches closer to fall, ESPN is launching a slew of new anthems to get fans hyped up for the 2025-26 college football season. This year, ESPN is collaborating with country music stars Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs, 2025 breakout singer-songwriter Ale  more

ESPN Events Announces Future Vegas Kickoff Classic Matchups
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events Announces Future Vegas Kickoff Classic Matchups * LAS VEGAS - ESPN Events has announced a pair of future Vegas Kickoff Classic games at Allegiant Stadium that will feature matchups of top FCS programs from the Big Sky Conference and Missouri Valley Football Conference. Two Vegas Kickoff Classic games will now be contested during Labor Day weekend in 2027.  more

ESPN Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Service, Enhanced ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Service, Enhanced ESPN App * * ESPN linear networks now available direct to fans for first time ever * Enhanced ESPN App launches new features and elevated, personalized viewing experience for fans * Special Bundle Offer at Launch: Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited for $29.99/month for first 12 months ESPN launched today its ne  more

ESPN Re-Signs Alex Smith to Multi-Year Agreement Ahead of His Fifth Season on Sunday NFL Countdown
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Re-Signs Alex Smith to Multi-Year Agreement Ahead of His Fifth Season on Sunday NFL Countdown * * Expanded Presence Includes Get Up and First Take Appearances * Remains a Signature Part of ESPN's Super Bowl Coverage * Sunday NFL Countdown Returns Week 1 (Sept. 7) ESPN has re-signed three-time Pro Bowler and 16-year NFL quarterback Alex Smith to a multi-ye  more

ESPN Re-Signs Field Yates to a Multi-Year Agreement
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Re-Signs Field Yates to a Multi-Year Agreement * * NFL Draft and Fantasy Football Multiplatform Coverage Leads His Portfolio * Studio Shows, Podcasts, Onsite Coverage and Mock Drafts All Continue * Continues as a Host, Analyst and Insider on ESPN Studio Shows at Times Throughout the Year ESPN has re-signed Field Yates to a multi-year agreement, continuing  more

ESPN Taps John Cena, Complex, Lyft, Samsung and More in Massive Multi-Platform Marketing Campaign for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer & Enhanced App Launch
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Taps John Cena, Complex, Lyft, Samsung and More in Massive Multi-Platform Marketing Campaign for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer & Enhanced App Launch * ESPN is set to roll out its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) service and enhanced ESPN App and the brand is kicking off the launch with a fully integrated marketing campaign inclusive of physical activations, first-of-its-kin  more

ESPN Tips Off Its Coverage of the 2025 NBA Preseason On Sunday, October 5
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Tips Off Its Coverage of the 2025 NBA Preseason On Sunday, October 5 * All of ESPN. All in One Place. Coming August 21. For the first time ever, ESPN will offer its full suite of networks and services directly to fans, along with an enhanced ESPN App that integrates game stats, betting information, fantasy sports, commerce, multiview options and a personalized S  more

ESPN to Stream Five Out-of-Market NFL Preseason Games on The ESPN App for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Subscribers
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Stream Five Out-of-Market NFL Preseason Games on The ESPN App for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Subscribers * * Games: Ravens at Commanders, Colts at Bengals, Texans at Lions, Bills at Buccaneers and Chargers at 49ers on Saturday, August 23 * NFL Preseason Slate Part of ESPN DTC's Launch Weekend, More NFL Content Added for the New Service * ESPN Shifts October  more

ESPN US Open Campaign Features "New York Groove" Cover by Multi-platinum & 2x GRAMMY-nominee K.Flay
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN US Open Campaign Features "New York Groove" Cover by Multi-platinum & 2x GRAMMY-nominee K.Flay * A cohesive formula is being used by ESPN for its upcoming 2025 US Open Campaign. Earlier this summer, the US Open announced a "New York Groove" remix by GRAMMY-winning producer Mustard as its campaign song. For ESPN, the brand is leaning into a cover of "New York Gro  more

ESPN Welcomes Back Extensive College Football Studio Programming for 2025-26 Season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Welcomes Back Extensive College Football Studio Programming for 2025-26 Season * * College Football Live returns for 2025-26 with familiar faces and newcomers, airing Tuesday-Friday * Friday night specials include The Herbies at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22, followed by Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special at 9 p.m. * A two-hour College Football Countdown kicks  more

Exclusive, Four-Stream Coverage of TOUR Championship, Final Event of FedExCup Playoffs
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusive, Four-Stream Coverage of TOUR Championship, Final Event of FedExCup Playoffs * * Featured Group coverage Thursday includes world Nos. 1 and 2: Scheffler, McIlroy in same group * Also top 25 players Thomas, Spaun, Morikawa, English, Rose, Hovland, Matsuyama, Lowry * Creator Classic on Wednesday features 11 popular social media content creators * Subs  more

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 6 at the JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 6 at the JMA Wireless Dome * It's time to cheer on the Orange and celebrate the incredible faculty and staff who make Syracuse University thrive! Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the JMA Wireless Dome as the Orange football team takes on the University of Connecticut at noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the home opener. Here's what's happening and ho  more

Fair Haven Community Health Clinic Opposes Health Program Designation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Fair Haven Community Health Clinic Inc., New Haven, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality opposing the designation of the Health Center Program as a "Federal Public Benefit." The organization argues that the proposal is both contrary to law and damaging to public health. The clinic contends the action would upend decades of consistent administrative interpretatio  more

First Take Announces Largest HBCU Schedule to Date, Beginning Aug. 28
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * First Take Announces Largest HBCU Schedule to Date, Beginning Aug. 28 * ESPN's signature morning debate show First Take with featured commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim today announced four live shows on-site at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this fall. This marks the show's largest HBCU fall tour to date. H  more

First Take Announces Largest HBCU Schedule to Date, Beginning Aug. 28 On-site live shows include Norfolk State University, Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola, Delaware State University & Bethune-Cookman University
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * First Take Announces Largest HBCU Schedule to Date, Beginning Aug. 28 On-site live shows include Norfolk State University, Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola, Delaware State University & Bethune-Cookman University * ESPN's signature morning debate show First Take with featured commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim today   more

Friends of Animals Urges U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to Designate Seven Pangolin Species as Endangered
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Friends of Animals, Darien, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) urging immediate action to officially designate seven species of pangolins as endangered. This initiative aligns with the agency's proposal to protect the Chinese, Indian, Sunda, Philippine, white-bellied, black-bellied, and giant pangolins under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In its call to action, Friends of Animals cited various serious threats th  more

Gartner Survey Shows Chief Supply Chain Officers Overestimate Their Effectiveness When Compared With C-Suite Perceptions
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Shows Chief Supply Chain Officers Overestimate Their Effectiveness When Compared With C-Suite Perceptions * STAMFORD, Conn., August 21, 2025 Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technolo  more

Gartner Unveils Top Government Trends in APAC
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Unveils Top Government Trends in APAC * SYDNEY, Australia, August 21, 2025 Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has identified the top government technology trends in APAC for 2025. These trends support public sector leaders in delivering smarter, more efficient citizen services, while shaping th  more

Hayes, Connecticut Delegation Call for Serious Investment in Coast Guard Academy Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Connecticut Delegation Call for Serious Investment in Coast Guard Academy Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, today joined U.  more

Hayes, McGovern, DeLauro, Pingree Lead New England Delegation in Strongly Objecting to the Proposed USDA Reorganization Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, McGovern, DeLauro, Pingree Lead New England Delegation in Strongly Objecting to the Proposed USDA Reorganization Plan * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, along with Representatives James P. McGovern (MA-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01), led a delegation of House   more

Himes Statement on ICE Raids in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on ICE Raids in Connecticut * Bridgeport, CT-- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's widespread ICE raids in Fairfield County, and other parts of Connecticut: "Since taking office, Donald Trump has launched a disgusting attack against immigrants in this country. Entirely contemptuous of legal precedent, his admini  more

Himes Statement on Removal of Lieutenant General Kruse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025: * * * Himes Statement on Removal of Lieutenant General Kruse Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement regarding the removal of the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, Lieutenant General Jeffrey A. Kruse: "I'm grateful to Lieutenant General K  more

Larson Presents Bristol Veteran with Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Presents Bristol Veteran with Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award * Bristol, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented the Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award to Bristol veteran Patrick Nelligan, in recognition of his forty-two years of military service. "Officer Nelligan has led a life of service, both to our nation in the  more

Larson Visits Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry in East Hartford, Urges Federal Action to Support Food Banks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Visits Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry in East Hartford, Urges Federal Action to Support Food Banks * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry site at Hockanum Park in East Hartford and called for federal action to support food banks. "The Mobile Pantry program is an innovative effort to meet residents where they are wi  more

Larson, Blumenthal Call Out Trump Attacks on Veterans Care and Workers at the Newington VA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Blumenthal Call Out Trump Attacks on Veterans Care and Workers at the Newington VA * Newington, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) visited the Newington VA campus to call out the Trump Administration's illegal termination of collective bargaining for workers, the cancellation of approved maternity leave for expecting parents, and 'DOGE' mass f  more

Murphy on Meet the Press: What a Great Day for Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Meet the Press: What a Great Day for Russia * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to discuss President Trump's disastrous Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Murphy slammed Trump's weak leadership and failure to secure any concessions from Putin after legitimizing the war criminal on the intern  more

Murphy Releases New Report On How Private Equity Gutted Connecticut Hospitals, Leaving Patients And Staff In The Lurch While Enriching Executives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Releases New Report On How Private Equity Gutted Connecticut Hospitals, Leaving Patients And Staff In The Lurch While Enriching Executives * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today released, A Dangerous Prospect: How Private Equity Decimated Connecticut Hospitals. The new report details the imme  more

Rep. Minnie Gonzalez Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Minnie Gonzalez Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Hartford, CT - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Connecticut state house Rep. Minnie Gonza  more

Rich Eisen Returns to SportsCenter After Two Decades - Live from Los Angeles Monday, Aug. 18
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Rich Eisen Returns to SportsCenter After Two Decades - Live from Los Angeles Monday, Aug. 18 * * Anchors 11pm ET edition of SportsCenter following Bengals at Commanders Monday Night Football preseason game (8 p.m., ESPN) * The special appearance marks Eisen's reconnection with ESPN, his home from 1996-2003, ahead of Sept. 2 debut of The Rich Eisen Show on Disney an  more

Roofing Contractor Admits Tax Evasion Scheme
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Roofing Contractor Admits Tax Evasion Scheme David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Thomas Demeo, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, today announced that on August 19, 2025, ANTHONY DELMARO, 48, of Woodbridge, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guil  more

Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/15/2025-8/22/2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/15/2025-8/22/2025 * Fighting for Life-Saving Vaccine Programs [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined doctors and advocates to slam a proposal to cut federal education funding from states that have narrow vaccine exemption policies like Connecticut. Despite the severity of this year's measles outbreak in Texas--the worst and dea  more

UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Walker vs. Zhang
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Walker vs. Zhang * 6 a.m. ET: Main Card | 3 a.m. ET: Prelims For the first time in nearly eight years, UFC returns to Shanghai, China this weekend with UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang, live from Shanghai Indoor Stadium, August 23, on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM, with the main card at 6 a.m. ET and pr  more

Waterbury Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Carjacking, Drug Trafficking
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release: * * * Waterbury Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Carjacking, Drug Trafficking David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RICARDO VERDEJO, also known as "Rick" and "Ricky," 27, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 156 months of imprisonment,   more

World Humanitarian Day: One Aid Worker Killed, Injured, Kidnapped or Detained Daily, on Average, Since 2000 with 2025 Worst Year Yet
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * World Humanitarian Day: One Aid Worker Killed, Injured, Kidnapped or Detained Daily, on Average, Since 2000 with 2025 Worst Year Yet * LONDON/GENEVA (Aug. 19, 2025) --An average of one humanitarian worker has been killed, injured, kidnapped or detained ever  more

Xerox Celebrates Opening of New Inside Sales Facility in San Antonio
NORWALK, Connecticut, Aug. 19 -- Xerox issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Xerox Celebrates Opening of New Inside Sales Facility in San Antonio Tech-enabled sales hub to fuel Reinvention progress and revenue mix-shift * San Antonio -- Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced the opening of its new inside sales facility in San Antonio. This expansion strengthens the company's ability to deliver scalable growth across its full portfolio, including IT solu  more

Yale Collaboration for Regulatory Rigor, Integrity & Transparency Calls for Enhanced Transparency in PDUFA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Yale Collaboration for Regulatory Rigor, Integrity, and Transparency, New Haven, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for greater transparency and public engagement in the reauthorization process of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). With PDUFA's current cycle set to expire in September 2027, CRRIT aims to address the critical need for reforms that bolster public trust and patient-centered  more

Yale School of Medicine: Cancer's Progress Detailed by 3D Genomic Maps
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Cancer's Progress Detailed by 3D Genomic Maps New tool by Yale researchers charts journey from pre-cancerous to advanced disease in animal models By Naedine Hazell Researchers have long known that cancer alters its genome as it evolves. What has been less clear is how, when, and why genomic structures change as cancer progresses. A new Yale study published Aug. 18 in Nature Ge  more

Yale School of Medicine: How HIV Uses T Cells to Hide in the Gut
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How HIV Uses T Cells to Hide in the Gut By Mallory Locklear Antiretroviral treatments for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) have been extremely successful in extending life expectancy and reducing transmission. But one major challenge has so far prevented researchers from developing a cure: HIV likes to hide. With consistent use, antiretroviral medications prevent HIV from in  more