Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut

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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F  more
AI Doesn't Need More Instruction Followers, It Needs More Problem Solvers
AUBURN, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * AI Doesn't Need More Instruction Followers, It Needs More Problem Solvers * Recently, Seth Godin shared an insightful perspective in his blog, "The Lego Problem, Revisited," that offers an interesting way to think about the future of work. For decades, LEGO bricks represented creativity. A box of pieces could become anything a child's imagination coul  more
Albertus Magnus College Announces Faculty Promotions
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Announces Faculty Promotions Fulfilling the Strategic Priority of Leading Academic Innovation in the College's Second Century of Excellence - Albertus Magnus College is proud to announce the promotion of three distinguished faculty members across key academic disciplines, effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Evaluated against the highest benchmarks of teaching e  more
America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
Community Action Agency Warns OMB Regulation Changes Threaten Federal Funding Stability and Service Delivery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Emma Pietrantonio King The ACCESS Agency, Inc (dba Access Community Action Agency) Willimantic, CT emma.king@accessagency.org RE: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance To Whom It May Concern, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the propos  more
Community Excitement, Full Occupancy Mark Opening of Hartford Student Housing
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Community Excitement, Full Occupancy Mark Opening of Hartford Student Housing * UConn celebrated the opening Monday of its new Pratt Street Residence Hall, which will enhance the undergraduate experience for students from its nearby UConn Hartford campus and contribute to the vitality and economy of the city's historic downtown. President Radenka Maric led a celebratory event at the residence hall  more
Dartmouth College: Video Games Built for Prevention Can Reduce Teen Depression
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Video Games Built for Prevention Can Reduce Teen Depression Study shows prevention-focused games reduced symptoms on par with in-school programs. Written by Morgan Kelly Few parents or teachers are likely to suggest that teenagers could benefit from playing more video games. But a new study suggests that a growing class of educational games may be a highly effective tool for treating and preventin  more
Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1 * Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Ken  more
Eastern Connecticut State University Earns Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability Culture
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern earns Silver STARS rating for sustainability culture By Ed Osborn Eastern Connecticut State University has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in a  more
Executive Jason Correia Says People Skills Are Essential for Aspiring Employees
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Executive Jason Correia Says People Skills Are Essential for Aspiring Employees * Jason Correia '10, '13 MSA has nothing against artificial intelligence, but when the corporate executive is hiring a new employee, he's looking for great communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a team. "With the advent of AI, I feel like the ability to communicate in person has b  more
FDA Recall Notice: Oma's Pride Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * UPDATED: Oma's Pride Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 Lb Bag) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: August 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 17, 2026 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Pet Food Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Contaminated with  more
Gartner Predicts AI Inference Costs Per Agentic Workflow Will Increase More Than Fivefold Through 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts AI Inference Costs Per Agentic Workflow Will Increase More Than Fivefold Through 2028 Product Leaders Are Facing the Inference Paradox: Better Unit Economics Is Escalating the Overall Cost of AI Without Providing a Clear Pathway to Commensurate and Predictable Value - AI inference costs per agentic workflow will increase more   more
Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to   more
Governor Lamont Announces $10.6 Million in State Grants To Strengthen In-District Special Education Programs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces $10.6 Million in State Grants To Strengthen In-District Special Education Programs * Grants Awarded Through Connecticut's Newly Established High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that 41 special education programs across Conne  more
Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Rethink Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Medical Frailty and Access Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July Thirty-One 2 0 2 6 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule File Code CMS-2454-IFC Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of the more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, Ne  more
Hayes, Lofgren, Landsman Aim to Triple Funding to Expand And Improve Access to Head Start
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Lofgren, Landsman Aim to Triple Funding to Expand And Improve Access to Head Start * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), a member of the Congressional Head Start to Congress Caucus, was joined by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) to introduce the Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act to triple annual funding for Head Start  more
KnowledgeWorks: Centering Student Voice
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Centering Student Voice The relevance gap and its interconnection with centering student voices through co-design KEY TAKEAWAYS: * The relevance gap persists when students are excluded from decisions about their learning, but centering student voice through co-design helps align education with real-world needs * Treating students as partners transforms engagement, builds critical life and workforce skills and r  more
League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue  more
MSU AgBioResearch Interim Director Chad Cotti focuses on mission during leadership transition
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU AgBioResearch Interim Director Chad Cotti focuses on mission during leadership transition * EAST LANSING, Mich. -On Aug. 1, 2023, Dr. Chad Cotti stepped into a new position as chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE). His expertise in the applied microeconomics aspects of health and pu  more
NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge * NEWPORT, R.I. - For many years, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport engineers and scientists have been encouraging the next generation of inventors and researchers through SeaPerch, an underwater robotics program for students in grades 5 through 12. This year, four of those spon  more
PROFILE: Ajani Banton '29, Lehigh Men's Soccer
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Aug. 17 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * PROFILE: Ajani Banton '29, Lehigh Men's Soccer * Missing his first season at Lehigh due to breaking his fifth metatarsal bone, defender Ajani Banton '29 is poised to make an impact for the Mountain Hawks. A three-time prep school champion, he's already done so on the international stage, appearing on the U17 Jamaican National Team and the U17 and U20 Barbados National Teams. He matriculated to Barbados' sen  more
Rep. Courtney, 51 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Cao
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, with 51 co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 14, 2026 The Honorable Hung Cao Acting Secretary of the Navy 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350 Dear Secretary Cao: We write to express deep concern for the personnel and material readiness of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and request information on the ship's deployment and futu  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
Sens. Murphy, Blumenthal, Rep. Hayes Issue Letter to Postmaster General Steiner
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Postmaster General David Steiner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 Postmaster General David Steiner United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, D.C. 20260 Dear Postmaster General Steiner: We write to express our continued concern regarding the prolonged disruption of pos  more
Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27 * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law has added two new assistant professors of law and one law librarian to the resident faculty for the 2026-'27 academic year. Patrick J. Glen and Jenny Kim join the Law School in the Carlisle location as assistant professors of law, teaching cou  more
UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT * If you are reading this on a pleasant summer day, the chances are good that if you pause for a moment and listen, you will hear a background chorus of lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or other landscaping machinery. Although they are the default landscaping option, manicured lawns can act as net carbon emitters, and they contribute to a   more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more
Western Connecticut Council of Governments Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules May Increase Costs and Reduce Competition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Western Connecticut COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Visit us online at westcog.org 1 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 Telephone/fax 475-323-2060 WESTCOG July 11, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management 725 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Regulatio  more
Wheeler Health Warns Proposed Federal Grant Regulations Threaten Community Health Services and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 91 Northwest Drive | Plainville, CT 06062 | 860-793-3500 www.wheelerclinic.org July 10, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Finan  more
Wilkie selected for NACE Employer Engagement Task Force
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Wilkie selected for NACE Employer Engagement Task Force * Dr. Dana Wilkie, associate dean of the School of Business, was recently selected to serve on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Employer Engagement Strategy Task Force, a group working to strengthen how employers participate in and connect with the association. The task force is drawing on findings from a   more