Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut
Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
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Refutes inaccurate assertion that climate and energy transition risks are no longer valid concerns
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Raoul and t
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul took action to oppose U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. In comments submitted to the NRC, Raoul and a coalition of states argue that the m
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Conn. Energy & Environmental Protection Dept. Urges NRC to Reject Higher Public Dose Limits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
860.424.3000
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
portal.ct.gov/DEEP
August 27, 2026
Chairman Nieh, and Commissioners Wright, Crowell, Marzano, and Weaver
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Comments of the Connecticut Department of Ener
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Consumer Reports Applauds Delaware Governor for Signing Key Privacy Bill Into Law
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 3 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Consumer Reports applauds Delaware Governor for signing key privacy bill into law
Delaware privacy law will more strictly regulate the sale of sensitive personal data, among numerous other consumer-friendly amendments to the state's existing privacy law.
Wilmington, CT - Consumer Reports was on hand to celebrate today's signing of HB 380 into law by Governor Matt Meyer. The new privacy la
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Ford Motor Company to Pay $2.3 Million to Resolve EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Charge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Ford Motor Company to Pay $2.3 Million to Resolve EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Charge
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Conciliation agreement highlights voluntary efforts by Ford to address allegations of offensive language and graffiti at its Buffalo, New York facility
BUFFALO, N.Y. -Ford Motor Company agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a 2021 charge alleging race and national origin harassment claim
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Gov. McKee: Report Shows Rhode Island's Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 3 (TNSrep)-- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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New Report Shows Rhode Island's Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment
A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid reimbursement for primary c
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Hispanic Federation Connects More Than 250 Entrepreneurs, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders at CRECER Connecticut Latino Business Expo
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation Connects More than 250 entrepreneurs, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders at CRECER Connecticut Latino Business Expo
The event highlighted small business visionaries and was a part of a larger initiativ
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia,
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Larson, DeLauro Applaud $240 Million Contract to Advance F135 Modernization at Pratt & Whitney
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson, DeLauro Applaud $240 Million Contract to Advance F135 Modernization at Pratt & Whitney
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chair of the Bipartisan Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, applauded a $240 million contract modification for Pratt & Whitney to advance the F135 Engine Core Upgrade
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Lessons from Liberia
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Lessons from Liberia
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Seventeen years ago was the last time second-year UConn dental students Faith Joy Kollie and Asonyu Nshanji visited Africa. Kollie was born in Liberia, while Nshanji briefly lived in Cameroon as a child.
But this summer, both returned to the continent together, for one mission-to complete a five-day clinical internship and lead oral health workshops in Liberia.
The idea to
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults.
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Meet the Neag School's 2026-27 Alumni Board
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Meet the Neag School's 2026-27 Alumni Board
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UConn's Neag School of Education is pleased to introduce the current members of its Alumni Board, who volunteer to engage and connect with alumni and friends of the Neag School throughout the year. The Neag School Alumni Board has a history of influencing the Neag School's outreach in the alumni community and supporting current and future students. With
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NACAA Warns EPA Proposed Rollbacks Could Undermine Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Reductions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 28, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
To Whom It May Concern:
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) respectfully submits the following comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) proposed rule, "Amendments and Nonconfor
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New UConn Research Reveals That IRS Staffing Cuts Significantly Impact Taxpayer Filings
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New UConn Research Reveals That IRS Staffing Cuts Significantly Impact Taxpayer Filings
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A reduction in IRS employees has a direct impact on taxpayer filings and may result in billions in lost revenue, according to research compiled by two UConn accounting professors and a UConn Ph.D. recipient.
Professor Vishal Baloria presented the findings in June to hundreds of IRS employees and researchers a
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Newmark Arranges $65 Million Sale of Class A Greenwich Medical Center in Greenwich, Connecticut
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $65 Million Sale of Class A Greenwich Medical Center in Greenwich, Connecticut
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the ~$65 million sale of Greenwich Medical Center at Holly Hill, a 106,092-square-foot Class A outpatient medical campus located at 75 Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich, Connecticut. Ben
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Penn State-Brandywine Appoints Interim Campus Chief Academic Officer
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Brandywine appoints interim campus chief academic officer
Holly Ryan, associate professor of English at Penn State Berks, has been appointed interim campus chief academic officer at Penn State Brandywine, effective Sept. 15. Ryan, who will serve in the interim role for the 2026-27 academic year, brings nearly 20 years of research, teaching and service to the position
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Plastics Industry Association Opposes Listing Microplastics in UCMR 6 Due to Lack of Validated Methods and Insufficient Health Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via Regulations.gov (EPA-HQ-OW- 2023-0469)
Brenda Bowden
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (28221T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Re:
Comments of the Plastics Industry Association
Proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) fo
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Retired Navy captain encourages NUWC Division Newport employees to build workplace connections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Retired Navy captain encourages NUWC Division Newport employees to build workplace connections
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NEWPORT, R.I. - Dr. Robert Roncska, a retired Navy captain, better known as "Navy Bob" -a nickname given to him by former President George W. Bush -visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Aug. 21 for a series of meetings and to address the workforce.
Roncska stressed the importance
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving First Student Inc., Autumn Transportation, Ambassador Wheelchair Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.":
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On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), filed an application under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 14303 for approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc. (Ambassa
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UConn Nursing Faculty Named Academy Fellows
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Nursing Faculty Named Academy Fellows
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Two faculty members from the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, Eileen Condon, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, and Carrie Eaton, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE, FAWHONN, have been selected for induction as 2026 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing.
Induction into the Academy is one of nursing's most prestigious honors, recognizing individuals for substantial
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University of Hartford Students Take Eclipse Research to New Heights in Spain
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news:
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UHart Students Take Eclipse Research to New Heights in Spain
"You know, when you're a kid, and you're saying, 'I want to be an engineer,' being able to work for NASA -- little me would have been so proud of me today seeing me do this."
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For University of Hartford student Javier Serrano '27, those words took on new meaning this summer as he traveled to Spain to help conduct a NASA-supported e
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Yale: Zimmerman Named Eli and Edythe Broad Professor of Economics, Education, and Management
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Zimmerman named Eli and Edythe Broad Professor of Economics, Education, and Management
Seth Zimmerman, a distinguished scholar of the economics of education, has produced policy-relevant research that has had profound effects on his field.
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Seth Zimmerman, a prominent scholar of labor economics and public finance, with a focus on the economics of education, was recently appointed the Eli and Edythe Broad
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