Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut
A New Chapter for Families Living With GSDIa: From Pioneering Research to FDA Approval
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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A New Chapter for Families Living With GSDIa: From Pioneering Research to FDA Approval
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For families living with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa), managing the disease can mean planning life around glucose.
GSDIa is a rare genetic metabolic disorder caused by changes in the G6PC gene. The resulting deficiency of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphatase, or G6Pase, prevents the liver from pr
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A.G. Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement With Meta With $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms
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Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Pl
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AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens critical federal funding for family planning programs unless states and providers comply with a variety of unlawful conditions.
The
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Title X Family Planning Funds
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Title X Family Planning Funds
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over recent effor
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Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump Administration rule restricting international students to
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Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they align with the Trump administration's political views and priorities. The laws
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting
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RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued over a new United States Postal Service (USPS) mail-in voting rule that goes into effect only days before North Carolina law requires county boards of elections to begin mailing ballots for the midte
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE RESTRICTING LENGTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE RESTRICTING LENGTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
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Chicago - Attorney General Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Tuesday urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump administration rule restricting international students to a fixed f
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposal to eliminate the longstanding requirement that large employers, labor unions, schools, state
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS
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Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional Postal Service Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 25 states, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new
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Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
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Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for
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California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposal to update its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
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Connecticut Sues Kalshi to Stop Illegal, Unlicensed Sports Betting
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Connecticut Sues Kalshi to Stop Illegal, Unlicensed Sports Betting
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli and Governor Ned Lamont today announced the State of Connecticut has sued Kalshi and is seeking a court injunction to block the online betting site from offering unlicensed sports
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Hazard: Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 27, 2026
Units: About 1,905,805 additional brushes (Conair previously recalled 1,719,995 grill brushes in July 2026 for
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Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
New lawsuits bring total to 21 in-state tuition laws challenged for preferential treatment of illegal aliens
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Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by
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Environmental Defense Fund: Coming Soon - Trump Administration Attacks on Protections Against Climate Pollution From power Plants
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Coming soon: Trump administration attacks on protections against climate pollution from power plants
As we reach the end of a summer of intense heat waves, fires, and other climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is moving ahead with its latest attack on our protections against climate change.
This time, the administration's actions could leave us with no national limits on
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Different Shoppers, Different Prices
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by partner Kathy L. Osborn, counsel Anna M. Behrmann and associate Allyson L. Chavez:
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Different Shoppers, Different Prices
FTC Takes Aim at Personalized Pricing
At a Glance
* On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would require companies that engage in personalized pricing to disclose that practice to consumers.
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settl
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Gartner Says CFOs Must Prioritize Platformization and Monetization as Growth Drivers
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says CFOs Must Prioritize Platformization and Monetization as Growth Drivers
Analysis of 1,180 Enterprise Growth Initiatives Shows Shift from Product Innovation to Monetization and Platform Strategies
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CFOs and executive leaders must embrace efficient revenue growth by monetizing existing assets and strengthening customer engagement t
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Gov. Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services
The Trump Administration's decision to condition funding for family planning services prioritizes political agendas over the health of Pennsylvanians.
Governor Shapiro is taking action once again to protect access
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Governor Lamont on ICE Activity in Connecticut: What Residents Should Know
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont on ICE Activity in Connecticut: What Residents Should Know
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today said that his administration is coordinating with community organizations and advocates regarding increased ICE activity this week in Connecticut and responding on the ground to ensure detainees and their loved ones have access to legal and other resources they may nee
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Harris County Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Participation Requirements for Minor Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HCAO Administration- P.O. Box 2009, Houston, TX 77252| 713-274-5101
August 21, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Richard Bowen
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of State Air Partnerships
Permitting & Program Support Division
P.O. Box 12055
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Re: Harris County Attorney's Office Commen
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside
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In Memoriam: Richard Wood (1950-2026)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Richard Wood (1950-2026)
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Richard Wood
Former nutrition faculty member and department chair Richard Wood passed away on May 14, 2026, following a long illness. Born in 1950 in Chelsea, MA, he lived a life devoted to science, education, compassion, and family.
"Richard was a deeply respected scholar whose contributions to the f
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LIMRA and LOMA's Strategic Leadership Experience Receives Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for Leadership Development
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Aug. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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LIMRA and LOMA's Strategic Leadership Experience Receives Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for Leadership Development
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ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 27, 2026 - LIMRA and LOMA's Strategic Leadership Experience, an executive development program designed in partnership with Wharton Executive Education and LIMRA and LOMA member companies, has been awarded a 2026 Brandon Hall Group Gold HCM Excellence
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Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Building Better Workforce Credentials - Lessons From 3 States
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by Strategy Director Kermit Kaleba:
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Building better workforce credentials: lessons from 3 states
This year, I've traveled 18,000 miles visiting 12 states across the country to learn how education and business leaders are strengthening the connection between learning and work. As employers struggle to find skilled workers and learners seek faster, more affordable pathways to good jobs, policymakers ar
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Maine A.G. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the
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Maine A.G. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 25
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Maritime Studies Alum Connects the Classroom to the Community
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Maritime Studies Alum Connects the Classroom to the Community
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Upon his graduation from UConn Avery Point in May, Gabriel Brisson '26 (CLAS) is putting his maritime studies degree and passions to use at Mystic Seaport Museum(opens in new tab), where he has worked this summer in their archival collections and interpretation department.
At his internship, Brisson supports a breadth of work that foc
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Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions.
The lawsuit, filed today in t
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump administration rule restricting international students to a fixed fou
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coaliti
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Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures
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LANSING - The State of Michigan today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in federal elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country r
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the larg
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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AG Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare
Trump Administration Seeks to Impose New Barriers to Title X Funding, Affecting Access to Birth Control and Other Services
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family-plannin
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail
Unconstitutional USPS Rule Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters by Disrupting States' Mail-In Ballot Procedures
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful United States Post
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
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Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today
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N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches Business Advisory Council, Bringing New York's Business Leaders to the Table
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Mayor Mamdani Launches Business Advisory Council, Bringing New York's Business Leaders to the Table
What you should know
* New council will bring together 15 leaders across finance, real estate, technology, sports, retail, food and health care to advise City Hall on strengthening the city's economy
* New York City reaches near all-time high for total jobs, with almost 5 million jobs as
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National Wild Turkey Federation: Planting for the Poults
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Planting for the Poults
As part of a Bass Pro and Cabela's Outdoor Fund grant awarded to the National Wild Turkey Federation earlier this year, the NWTF and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection have partnered to convert an old agricultural field to a wildlife meadow on the Waldo Tract within the Mohegan State Forest, in Sprague, Connecticut.
The proj
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NEA President Becky Pringle: As They Return to School for the New Year, Students Should Not Have to Fear for Their Safety or That of Their Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement by President Becky Pringle:
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NEA President Becky Pringle: As They Return to School for the New Year, Students Should Not Have to Fear for Their Safety or that of Their Families
National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle issued the following statement regarding continuing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) actions near or aro
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New Faculty Expand UConn Law's Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Faculty Expand UConn Law's Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy
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Four new faculty members are joining the UConn Law community this year, bringing a wide range of experience from academia, legal practice, advocacy, and the courts. As scholars, teachers, and practitioners, they will contribute to the law school's vibrant, intellectually rigorous, and engaged culture of teaching, rese
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Announce Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history
Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer prot
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue USPS Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elec
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement With Meta
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history out
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Scheffer fund helps KU medical students do career-defining away rotations
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 27 - The University of Kansas School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Scheffer fund helps KU medical students do career-defining away rotations
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Shortly before he died in 2024, David Scheffer, M.D., told his mother and a family friend that one way he would like to be remembered was helping fourth-year medical students go on out-of-state rotations as they explore and try to solidify their choice of specialties.
"When they told me he had said that, it just i
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The 4-1-1 on the Impact of Lowering Federal Student Loan Limits for Healthcare Workforce Students
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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The 4-1-1 on the Impact of Lowering Federal Student Loan Limits for Healthcare Workforce Students
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There has been a lot of talk about the new federal lending limits for students studying for graduate and professional degrees. While there is ongoing litigation about which degrees are considered professional and other aspects of the law, Dr. Anton Alerte, associate dean for Primary Care and professo
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Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices
Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the B
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Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions
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Washington today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip healthcare funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit challenges new conditions on Title X funds
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