| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Tuesday March 10, 2026 ( 41 items ) |
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'The Power of Community': Rising Climate Leaders Reflect on Week at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 9 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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'The power of community': rising climate leaders reflect on week at Yale
Participants in the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, a program at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, recently gathered on campus for a week of dialogue and professional development.
By Mike Cummings
Trishna Nagrani leads Asian expansion for Climeworks, a global carbon removal company. That focus on capturing and storing ca
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AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
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Attorney General Nick Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"In May 2024, a bipart
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AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released the following statement affirming her commitment to continue her office's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, despite the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s announcemen
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AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices -despite an announce
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Ambitious Experiment Discovers 'Flipped' Genetic Secrets of a Small Fish
STORRS, Connecticut, March 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Ambitious Experiment Discovers 'Flipped' Genetic Secrets of a Small Fish
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When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. But what about mobile, aquatic species that live across a broad range of temperatures and latitudes? How do they maintain their genetic di
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Co
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and conc
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Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
Vow to protect consumers, businesses, and artists nationwide
NEW YORK -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today announced their intent to continue with the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
ALBANY, New York, March 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on new developments in her ongoing lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry:
"For years, Live Nation has made enormous profits by exploiting its illegal monopoly and raisin
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Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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LANSING - Today, following the announcement of a settlement reached between Live Nation and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve antitrust claims brought by the federal authority alongside a broad, bipartisan coalition of states, Attorney General Ne
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general today issued a multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment i
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Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
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Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"DC's live entertainment scene is vital to ou
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Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services
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Bacon, Larson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief and Lower College Costs for AmeriCorps Volunteers
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Bacon, Larson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief and Lower College Costs for AmeriCorps Volunteers
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Washington - Kicking off AmeriCorps Week, Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the bipartisan Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act. Their legislation would provide tax relief for AmeriCorps members who earn Segal Education Awards through their service to
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Bristol Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics From New Britain Car Dealership
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Bristol Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics from New Britain Car Dealership
David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILFREDO ORTIZ, also known as "Will" and "P," 45, of Bristol, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartf
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
LOS ANGELES, California, March 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
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Cedars-Sinai has expanded availability of its Virtual Second Opinion program to residents of 39 states, giving people across the U.S. fast,
Shoma Desai, MD
convenient, at-home access to expert medical insights on treatment options for more than 600 health conditions.
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Champ Week Presented by Principal is here: ESPN delivers 215+ men's college basketball games across 25 conference tournaments
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Champ Week Presented by Principal is here: ESPN delivers 215+ men's college basketball games across 25 conference tournaments
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* 450+ hours of coverage and 22 automatic NCAA Tournament bids on the line
* College GameDay heads to Kansas City for first-ever Big 12 championship game visit; GameDay crew also live from Nashville ahead of SEC Championship and after the
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Clinic Urges Court to Strike Down Pentagon Policy Restricting Reporters' Newsgathering
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 9 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Clinic Urges Court to Strike Down Pentagon Policy Restricting Reporters' Newsgathering
The Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic at Yale Law School has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Pentagon Press Association in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, urging the court to invalidate the Department of Defense's new Pentagon press policy and restore meaningful access for creden
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Leads Letter Seeking Confirmation of Homeland Security Policy on ICE at Polling Locations
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Leads Letter Seeking Confirmation of Homeland Security Policy on ICE at Polling Locations
Today Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that Colorado, along with eight other states, has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Markwayne Mullin seeking confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be at
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Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
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Washington, D.C. - In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice Antitrust Division has negotiated a settlement to its landmark monopolization suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, just weeks after allegedly corrupt DOJ leadership pushed out an
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ESPN adds six standout journalists from The Washington Post
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN adds six standout journalists from The Washington Post
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* Award-winning writers bolster ESPN's industry-leading reporting teams
* Hirings highlight continued focus on high-impact journalism and storytelling
ESPN is significantly strengthening its journalism operation with the hiring of six accomplished reporters from The Washington Post, underscoring the co
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ESPN and the Southern Conference announce multi-year media rights extension
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN and the Southern Conference announce multi-year media rights extension
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The Southern Conference (SoCon) and ESPN announced today a multi-year extension of their media rights agreement, continuing a longstanding relationship that will provide unprecedented national linear and digital exposure for SoCon athletics across ESPN's industry-leading networks through the
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ESPN's most-watched MLB spring training since 2008, up 84 percent year over year
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's most-watched MLB spring training since 2008, up 84 percent year over year
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ESPN's linear coverage of 2026 MLB spring training games delivered its largest audience in nearly two decades, since 2008. The four-game slate averaged 531K viewers, up 84 percent from last year.
In addition, every spring training game in 2026 is now included among ESPN's top four most
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Four exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Four exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
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* The Point continues Thursday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+
* All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication
* 46 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week
The NHL season continues this week with four exclusive games across ABC, ESPN+, D
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Gartner Forecasts Information Security Spending in India to Total $3.4 Billion in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 10 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Information Security Spending in India to Total $3.4 Billion in 2026
Rising Identity Threats and Regulatory Requirements Elevate Identity First Security on Executive Agendas
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End-user spending on information security in India is projected to total $3.4 billion in 2026, an increase of 11.7% from 2025, according to Gartner, I
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Gartner Identifies Three Pillars for Deriving Value From AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 10 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies Three Pillars for Deriving Value from AI
Gartner Analysts Discuss Where D&A Leaders Should Focus to Grow AI ROI at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, March 9-11 in Orlando, Florida
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Only one out of every five data and analytic (D&A) or AI leaders are concerned that uncertain costs will limit AI value according to Gartner, Inc., a
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Gartner Sales Survey Finds 67% of B2B Buyers Prefer a Rep-Free Experience
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 10 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Gartner Sales Survey Finds 67% of B2B Buyers Prefer a Rep-Free Experience
Sales Enablement Must Shift From Static Content to AI-Powered Buyer Support
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Buyers want to engage on their own terms as 67% of B2B buyers state that they prefer a rep free experience, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights c
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Collecting Social Security, Unemployment, and Food Stamp Benefits
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Collecting Social Security, Unemployment, and Food Stamp Benefits
David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RICARDO SANTIAGO, 60, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford to 57 months
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House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member DeLauro Issues Statement on Republican Air Travel Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on March 9, 2026:
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DeLauro Statement on Republican Air Travel Crisis
Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued a statement following security-check delays at airports in Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta and across the country.
"Republican leadership is currently blocking my bill to fully fund TSA. If Spea
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HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Two Orlando-Apopka Hotels on Behalf of Capital One Hotel Group
LOVELAND, Colorado, March 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release:
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HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Two Orlando-Apopka Hotels on Behalf of Capital One Hotel Group
HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 81-key Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Orlando-Apopka, located at 321 South Lake Cortez Drive, Apopka, Florida 32703, and the 77-key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Apopka, located at 351 Sout
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Edwin Osorio for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Edwin Osorio for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Osorio will fight for federal workers
FLEMINGTON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Edwin Osorio for election to the U.S. House representing New York's 7 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The st
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Larson, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief and Lower College Costs for AmeriCorps Volunteers
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief and Lower College Costs for AmeriCorps Volunteers
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Washington, D.C. - Kicking off AmeriCorps Week, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act. Their legislation would provide tax relief for AmeriCorps members who earn Segal Education Awards through th
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Murphy, Senate Democrats Press Pharmaceutical Companies For Evidence Of Cost Savings For Americans Following Secret Deals With Trump
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy, Senate Democrats Press Pharmaceutical Companies For Evidence Of Cost Savings For Americans Following Secret Deals With Trump
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined six Senate Democrats in an effort to continue seeking details from major pharmaceutical companies about their so-called deals with
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Save the Children: Goats Help Girls Avoid Child Marriage as Rates Rise in Bangladesh
WESTPORT, Connecticut, March 5 -- 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:
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Goats help girls avoid child marriage as rates rise in Bangladesh
DHAKA - More than 1,000 girls in Bangladesh have avoided marriage and stayed in education after receiving income-generating support from Save the Children, including being given goats for rearing, at a time when child
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Spotlight on Sports: Three make all-conference women's basketball teams
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news:
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Spotlight on Sports: Three make all-conference women's basketball teams
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Last week in review: In its season of several firsts, the women's basketball team saw three players named to United East All-Conference teams, while Friday's 15-goal win over Shenandoah University improved the men's lacrosse record to 5-1, matching the start of the 2023 squad.
On the horizon: Three wrestlers
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Torrington Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release:
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Torrington Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring
David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRIAN MARTINEZ RIVERA, 29, of Torrington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised
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U.S. Military Action Against Iran - Over Half Of Voters Oppose It, 74% Oppose Sending Ground Troops Into Iran, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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U.S. Military Action Against Iran: Over Half Of Voters Oppose It, 74% Oppose Sending Ground Troops Into Iran, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Vast Majority Expects The Conflict To Last Months Or More
Over a week after the United States and Israel first launched military strikes against Iran, a majority of voters oppose the U.S. military action, do not want to see U.S. ground troops sent
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UConn Health Disparities Institute Leads the Way: Making Moves for Menopause Equity
STORRS, Connecticut, March 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Health Disparities Institute Leads the Way: Making Moves for Menopause Equity
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In a single week, HDI's Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI) helped shape two key menopause bills at the Connecticut General Assembly. It also brought a groundbreaking documentary on menopause to UConn alums and the broader community for dialogue.
This coordinated push reflects a growing recognition that menopause
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Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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Attorney General Charity Clark today released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"In May 2024, a bipartisan
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VHB Named the #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, March 9 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Named the #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut
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The Hartford Business Journal has named VHB the #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut for 2026 in the Large Companies category. This recognition spotlights VHB's commitment to creating an exceptional employee ex
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Vindman Backs Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Backs Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) backed the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, and directly with the government -and make the program permanent.
"The Di
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