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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Friday April 10, 2026 ( 26 items )  

Blumenthal Demands Answers from Polymarket Following Suspicious Bets on Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Answers from Polymarket Following Suspicious Bets on Ceasefire * [WASHINGTON, DC] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today wrote to Founder and CEO of Polymarket Shayne Coplan demanding answers about the prediction market's failure to prevent insider trading and gambling related to American national security matters, including betting over military interventions in   more

Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast VA Secretary for Ignoring Authority to Help Recruit & Retain Doctors
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast VA Secretary for Ignoring Authority to Help Recruit & Retain Doctors * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) are demanding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins utilize an existing authority to pay cert  more

Bruce Museum Plans Return of Sacred Objects to Fort Peck Tribes
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The Bruce Museum Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut, has announced plans to repatriate sacred cultural items to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The action follows internal determinations linking the objects to the tribes through cultural affiliation. Five sacred objects are included in the repatriation effort. These items consist of two umbilical cord holder  more

CFA Applauds AG Warning About Scams on Meta Platforms, Urges Direct Action
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * CFA Applauds AG Warning About Scams on Meta Platforms, Urges Direct Action * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, several Attorneys General from all over the country from both political parties issued warnings about the prevalence of scam and fraud ads on Meta platforms, particularly those pushing crypto scams and using underregulated Generative AI technology. Fr  more

CFTC Seeks to Enjoin Arizona Criminal and Civil Enforcement Against Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Seeks to Enjoin Arizona Criminal and Civil Enforcement Against Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a motion Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona asking the court for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order that would halt Arizona's efforts to apply state criminal and gambling laws against CFTC-re  more

DHS Fails to Respond to Letter From Nine Secretaries of State, Statement From Colo. Secretary of State Jena Griswold
DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * DHS Fails to Respond to Letter from Nine Secretaries of State; Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold Denver, April 9, 2026 - Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin did not respond to a letter from nine Secretaries of State seeking confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be at polling locations during the 2026 election cycle.   more

ESPN heats up Q1 with record prime time, decade-best viewership
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN heats up Q1 with record prime time, decade-best viewership * * Q1 prime time audience averages 2.5M, ESPN's largest on record * ESPN average minute audience best since 2017, up 8% over 2025 Driven by widespread fan engagement and a robust slate of live sports and studio programs, ESPN closed the first quarter of 2026 with one of its strongest viewing perform  more

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents a star-studded doubleheader on the final day of the 2025-26 NBA regular season this Sunday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents a star-studded doubleheader on the final day of the 2025-26 NBA regular season this Sunday * ESPN concludes its coverage of the Advil Playoff Push and the 2025-26 NBA regular season on Sunday, April 12 with a star-studded doubleheader presented by State Farm on ESPN. The action tips off at 6 p.m. ET as the Boston Celtics, led   more

ESPN presents Ares Pickleball Slam 4 on Wednesday, April 15 in prime time
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents Ares Pickleball Slam 4 on Wednesday, April 15 in prime time * * Tennis legends and three-time defending champion Andre Agassi and former ATP World No. 4 James Blake meet pickleball pros and World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters and former WTA World No. 5 Genie Bouchard ESPN will showcase Ares Pickleball Slam 4 on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET live and exclu  more

ESPN to present 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 13
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to present 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 13 * Malika Andrews leads expanded multi-hour on-site coverage including WNBA Draft Orange Carpet Show, WNBA Countdown ESPN will exclusively present the WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY live on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. ET from The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, continuing   more

ESPN, APX Content Ventures, Rich Eisen Productions, Firefly Studios and Hello Sunshine Announce "Women's Sports Now" Premiering April 16
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, APX Content Ventures, Rich Eisen Productions, Firefly Studios and Hello Sunshine Announce "Women's Sports Now" Premiering April 16 * Miller Lite Returns as Presenting Sponsor ESPN today announced that Emmy Award-winning sports reporter Suzy Shuster, 2x WNBA Champion and All-Star and Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery, veteran broadcaster Colleen Wolfe, an  more

Frontiers 2026 to Showcase Undergraduate Research Across UConn Campuses
STORRS, Connecticut, April 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Frontiers 2026 to Showcase Undergraduate Research Across UConn Campuses * The University of Connecticut's Office of Undergraduate Research will spotlight student discovery and creativity the week of April 13 during Frontiers 2026, a multi-day undergraduate research symposium featuring in-person poster exhibitions and an online showcase. Held across three UConn campuses (and with an additional onl  more

FSU Libraries preserves university history through the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries preserves university history through the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection * The Florida State University Libraries is now home to the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection, one of the most comprehensive personal records documenting the university's evolution. Donated by Betty Lou in honor of her late husband, the Honorable James E. Joanos, the collection offers a window into FSU's   more

Gartner Predicts 25% of All Enterprise GenAI Applications Will Experience At Least Five Minor Security Incidents Per Year By 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts 25% of All Enterprise GenAI Applications Will Experience At Least Five Minor Security Incidents Per Year By 2028 Enterprise GenAI Applications Will Face Rising Security Incidents as Adoption Accelerates * By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents p  more

Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4% in First Quarter of 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4% in First Quarter of 2026 Overview * Year Over Year Growth Boosted by Inventory Builds Ahead of Expected Q2 2026 Price Hikes * Lenovo Led Worldwide Vendor Shipments, HP Retained the No. 2 Spot * Apple Led Growth Among Major Vendors, Driven by MacBook Neo Demand * Worldwide PC shipments totale  more

Governor Lamont Announces $1.55 Million in State Grants for 12 Entities To Increase Access to Locally Grown, Healthy Food for Those in Need
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 9 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces $1.55 Million in State Grants for 12 Entities To Increase Access to Locally Grown, Healthy Food for Those in Need * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is releasing $1.55 million in state grants to 12 entities - including food pantries, community health centers, and nonprofits - for the purposes of purchasing healthy Con  more

LALIGA, Bundesliga headline strong weekend of soccer across ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA, Bundesliga headline strong weekend of soccer across ESPN * LALIGA title race heats up as Barcelona and Real Madrid take center stage this weekend on ESPN platforms As LALIGA enters Matchday 31, the title race remains contested, with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid continuing their battle at the top of the standings. Both clubs headline a weekend slate across ESP  more

Over 100 Organizations, Alongside Alianza Americas and CLINIC, Urge DHS to Correct Misinformation Affecting Salvadoran TPS Holders
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 -- Catholic Legal Immigration Network issued the following news release: * * * Over 100 organizations, alongside Alianza Americas and CLINIC, urge DHS to correct misinformation affecting Salvadoran TPS holders Chicago, IL - More than 100 transnational, national, state, and local organizations are urging the newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow to  more

Researchers at the Yale School of Environment Have Found Frontline Communities Worry About Extreme Heat and Power Outages
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Researchers at the Yale School of Environment have found that while frontline communities and the general public share similar levels of concern regarding global warming, their fears diverge sharply concerning immediate consequences like extreme heat and power outages. According to the document, Frontline Communities, Climate Change Hits Home as Extreme Heat and Power Outages, published in the journal One Earth, those living in frontline areas are more concerned a  more

Rich Eisen returns to Bristol, Conn., to host SportsCenter Sunday night
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Rich Eisen returns to Bristol, Conn., to host SportsCenter Sunday night * Emmy-nominated sportscaster and host of The Rich Eisen Show on Disney+ and ESPN Radio, Rich Eisen returns to Bristol, Conn., to host SportsCenter at midnight ET Sunday into Monday, April 13, reconnecting with the program where he became a fan favorite. This marks Eisen's second return to host Spo  more

Tag Teams for Life: ESPN hosts first-ever WWEdding experience, marrying WWE superfans in ceremonies officiated by WWE Superstar The Miz
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Tag Teams for Life: ESPN hosts first-ever WWEdding experience, marrying WWE superfans in ceremonies officiated by WWE Superstar The Miz * ESPN is bringing the spectacle of WrestleMania to life by turning fandom into a lifelong commitment. In celebration of WrestleMania 42 on the ESPN App on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, ESPN will host a first-of-its-kind WWE  more

Testing a Tiny Skin Patch is Teaching UConn Researchers About Your Aging Immune System
STORRS, Connecticut, April 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Testing a Tiny Skin Patch is Teaching UConn Researchers About Your Aging Immune System * As we age, we can begin to notice wrinkling and thinner, thirstier, more sensitive skin. This is because our aging bodies can experience a slower immune system response due to our usually protective immune T-cells no longer working well or simply becoming exhausted. Our aging skin is then more prone to chronic   more

Will Long Island Sound residents forgo greener, lusher lawns to protect their children and pets?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 9 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Will Long Island Sound residents forgo greener, lusher lawns to protect their children and pets? * Clark economist contributes to new tool aimed at curbing fertilizer 'hot spots' and polluted waterways With its 600 miles of coastline and 220 beaches, Long Island Sound generates a multi-billion-dollar "blue economy" for Connecticut and New York each year. The critical estuary harbors over 1,300 wildlife s  more

Yale Senior Selected as Gaither Junior Fellow
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 9 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale senior selected as Gaither Junior Fellow As a Gaither Junior Fellow, Maxwell Fisher will work alongside senior scholars at the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace this fall. Yale senior Maxwell Fisher has been named a James C. Gaither Fellow by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The one-year fellowship offers work experience to individuals intereste  more

Yale University: How Does the Liver Change With Age?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 9 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on April 9, 2026, by Meg Dalton with hepatologist Joseph Lim, professor of medicine and vice-chief of the Section of Digestive Diseases at Yale School of Medicine: * * * How does the liver change with age? In a Q&A, Yale hepatologist Joseph Lim explains the impact of aging on liver health - and ways to protect this vital organ. * The number of people aged 65 years and older is expected to balloon over the next few   more

Yale University: Why Do Newborns Need the Vitamin K Shot?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 9 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Why Do Newborns Need the Vitamin K Shot? A Yale Medicine pediatric expert explains how a simple shot at birth prevents dangerous--and potentially fatal--bleeding. By Carrie Macmillan The vitamin K shot is one of the most effective preventive measures in newborn care. Without it, newborns face a serious risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB)--a rare but potentially fatal bleeding disorder that  more