News Tipoffs - Connecticut Editors
Anna Tarakanova Recognized by ASME For Early Career Achievements
STORRS, Connecticut, July 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
* * *
Anna Tarakanova Recognized by ASME For Early Career Achievements
*
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has recently recognized a UConn College of Engineering faculty member for her early career contributions in advancing mechanical characterization and multiscale description of biomaterials.
School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering associate professor Anna Tar
more
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
*
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
*
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts.
States r
more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
* * *
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
*
Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
* * *
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
*
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) opposing its proposed rule to unlawfully bypass the review of natural gas pipeline projects that would likely rais
more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
* * *
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
*
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging the agency to halt its proposed rule amending its regulations implementing the National En
more
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
*
Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of attorneys general today submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) arguing that a proposed rule to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers
more
Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
*
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging it to refrain from moving forward with its proposed
more
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Darline Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukr
more
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Public Forum on Trump's Crypto Corruption
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
***Video***Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Public Forum on Trump's Crypto Corruption
*
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered an opening statement at a public forum on Donald Trump's self-enrichment crypto schemes, as well as risks the Clarity Act presents without clear ethics standards
more
BLUMENTHAL RELEASES STORIES FROM INSIDE THE PRICE COLLAPSE OF $TRUMP COIN
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
BLUMENTHAL RELEASES STORIES FROM INSIDE THE PRICE COLLAPSE OF $TRUMP COIN
*
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today released the testimonies of three investors in Donald Trump's crypto schemes who lost tens of thousands of dollars while the President made record-breaking profits. Th
more
Booker Reintroduces Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore American's Trust in the Court
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
* * *
Booker Reintroduces Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore American's Trust in the Court
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are pushing to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices, reintroducing the Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits, legislation that would effectively impo
more
Connecting Students and Employers: Southern Launches 2026-27 Career Engagement Season
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 28 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
* * *
Connecting Students and Employers: Southern Launches 2026-27 Career Engagement Season
*
The Office of Career and Professional Development is opening registration for its 2026-2027 recruiting and engagement season, inviting employers and community partners to connect with Southern students throughout the academic year.
Organizations can get involved through:
* Career fairs
* Classroo
more
EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women Running For Secretaries of State to Defend Democracy & Protect Rights
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
* * *
EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women Running For Secretaries of State to Defend Democracy & Protect Rights
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Dr. Shirley N. Weber for California secretary of state, Amanda Gonzalez for Colorado secretary of state, Stephanie Thomas for Connecticut secretary of state, Amanda Lopez Askin for Ne
more
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & MEDICAL ADVOCATES PARTNER WITH LAWMAKERS TO TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release:
* * *
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & MEDICAL ADVOCATES PARTNER WITH LAWMAKERS TO TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
ADVOCATES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TAKE TO THE HILL TO ADDRESS CLIMATE IMPACTS AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS, HURTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES FIRST AND WORSTÂ
-
Last week, climate and environmental justice advocates alongside health and medical experts joined
more
Gartner Predicts AI Agents Will Outnumber Sellers 10 to 1 by 2028, Yet Fewer Than 40% of Sellers Will Say Agents Improved Productivity
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
* * *
Gartner Predicts AI Agents Will Outnumber Sellers 10 to 1 by 2028, Yet Fewer Than 40% of Sellers Will Say Agents Improved Productivity
Sales Leaders Risk AI Agent Sprawl Unless They Overhaul Data, Automation and User Experience
-
By 2028, AI agents will outnumber sellers by 10 times, yet fewer than 40% of sellers will say AI agents have improv
more
Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
* * *
Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
*
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
more
Hayes, Kennedy Introduce Bill To Improve Community College Graduation Rate Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
Hayes, Kennedy Introduce Bill To Improve Community College Graduation Rate Transparency
*
Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the Time for Completion Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure community colleges more accurately report graduation rates and provide increased transparency for students when selecting an academic institution. Under cur
more
Larson Introduces Bill to Cut Off All Funding for Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
Larson Introduces Bill to Cut Off All Funding for Illegal Iran War
*
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the No Funds for Illegal Wars Act, a bill he introducedto cut off all funding for Trump's illegal war in Iran and prohibit the use of any federal funds for military conflicts not explicitly authorized by Congress, and in violation of the War Powers Act.
"Taxpay
more
Lessons from the Collinsville Pollinator Trail on Managing Invasive Plants
STORRS, Connecticut, July 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
* * *
Lessons from the Collinsville Pollinator Trail on Managing Invasive Plants
*
Invasive plants are species that spread aggressively because they lack natural predators or controls in their environment. They often outcompete native plants for light, water, and nutrients, and in some cases release chemicals that inhibit other plant growth.
Managing invasive plants can feel daunting, but local efforts
more
LIMRA: 2026 Annual Conference to Explore What's Next for Financial Leadership
WINDSOR, Connecticut, July 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
* * *
LIMRA: 2026 Annual Conference to Explore What's Next for Financial Leadership
*
WINDSOR, Conn., July 28, 2026 -As the financial services industry confronts economic volatility, capital pressures, rising consumer expectations and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, LIMRA has announced the topics, themes and speaker lineup for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place S
more
Littler Issues Commentary: From Long Beach to Providence - Rhode Island's New Self-Checkout Law Signals a Growing Legislative Trend
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by shareholder Joy C. Rosenquist and research attorney Hannah T. Stilley:
* * *
From Long Beach to Providence: Rhode Island's New Self-Checkout Law Signals a Growing Legislative Trend
At a Glance
* Several jurisdictions have advanced proposals that would impose staffing requirements or operational restrictions on self-checkout technology in retail settings.
* Rhode Island recently en
more
Md. A.G. Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order in the case joined by At
more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that would unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects, and likely rai
more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
more
Murphy Reintroduces Bill Requiring Supreme Court to Follow Code of Ethics
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
Murphy Reintroduces Bill Requiring Supreme Court to Follow Code of Ethics
*
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Supreme Court Ethics Act, legislation to require an ethical code of conduct for the Supreme Court of the United States. The bill would also require the appointment of an Ethics Investigations Counsel and require justices to publicly disclose why they decide to re
more
Paramedic Services in Storrs Increase with New Program
STORRS, Connecticut, July 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
* * *
Paramedic Services in Storrs Increase with New Program
*
The UConn Fire Department has bolstered its paramedic service in Storrs through a new program that allows its on-duty firefighters who are licensed at the advanced life support (ALS) paramedic level with current medical control to now perform those duties.
The Supplemental First Responder Mobile Intensive Care-Paramedic Program began July 1.
more
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Bolster National Security and Innovation through Quantum Technologies
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
* * *
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Bolster National Security and Innovation through Quantum Technologies
*
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today introduced the National Quantum Readiness Act, legislation that directs the Department of War to support the development of quantum technologies and spur private-sector innovation.
"Quantum technologies ar
more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
more
SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
* * *
SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
*
The Society of Professional Journalists hosted its relaunched Leadership Institute July 17-19, bringing together 17 professional SPJ members from across the country for an intensive three-day program focused on leadership, governance and press freedom advocacy.
Partic
more
The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
* * *
The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
*
Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories
more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Young Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
* * *
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Young Farmers
*
BELLEFONTE, Pa. - This week, United States Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act. This bipartisan legislation would help America's young farmers and ranchers manage their student loan debt by making them e
more
TikTok as Your Travel Companion: Creator Inspiration for Your Next Getaway
LOS ANGLES, California, July 28 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
* * *
TikTok as Your Travel Companion: Creator Inspiration for Your Next Getaway
As travelers make the most of late summer and plan fall getaways, the TikTok community is turning to creators for local travel inspiration, recommendations, and ideas. TikTok posts featuring #WeekendTrip and #DayTrip grew 22% and 100% respectively over the past 90 days/* reflecting growing interest i
more
University of Hartford's Hydration Health Center Makes Waves on the National Stage
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news:
* * *
UHart's Hydration Health Center Makes Waves on the National Stage
Most people know how important it is to drink enough water, yet many Americans reach for other beverages to quench their thirst.
-
A new national campaign called "Choose Water First" aims to change that--and to help launch it, the International Bottled Water Association turned to the Hydration Health Center at the University of
more
WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
* * *
WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
*
A proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers' energy bills, increase air pollution, and worsen climate change, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of atto
more