Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut
AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the co
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AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state programs arising from its failure to manufacture certain powder in
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AgBioResearch interim director focuses on mission during leadership transition
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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AgBioResearch interim director focuses on mission during leadership transition
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On Aug. 1, 2023, Chad Cotti stepped into a new position as chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, or AFRE. His expertise in the applied microeconomics aspects of health and public policy, coupled with his extensive leadership experience, prepared him to tak
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of empl
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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#Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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September 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country.
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
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#Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with
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Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Kosta Diamantis Pension
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Kosta Diamantis Pension
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding pension revocation for former state official Kosta Diamantis who has reportedly fled the country in advance of a sentencing hearing scheduled to take place in federal court today. Diamantis was found guil
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Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding PURA Final Decision Decreasing Rates for Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern Connecticut Gas
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding PURA Final Decision Decreasing Rates for Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern Connecticut Gas
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding final decisions issued this week by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approving rate cuts for both Connecticut Natural Gas (CN
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Beyond BMI: Waist Size Shows Who is Most at Risk from Pollution
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Beyond BMI: Waist Size Shows Who is Most at Risk from Pollution
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Ultrafine particulate air pollution floats through the air like a miasma, leaving heart disease, dementia, and asthma in its wake. But ultrafine pollution doesn't affect everyone equally. Researchers from the University of Connecticut and Tufts University report on July 28 in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology that a larg
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Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations
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As Cyclospora outbreak rages, Trump Administration moves forward with plans to shut down the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC)
Today, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) along with U.S. Senators Chris V
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Blumenthal & Murphy Join Senators in Introducing Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Murphy Join Senators in Introducing Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) today joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the Department of State to rep
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Blumenthal Celebrates Final Passage of Landmark Sanctions Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil & Gas Accountable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Celebrates Final Passage of Landmark Sanctions Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil & Gas Accountable
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) celebrated final Congressional passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC), would hold major purchasers o
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Blumenthal Slams DOT Proposal Promoting Deceptive & Misleading Advertising Hurting Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Slams DOT Proposal Promoting Deceptive & Misleading Advertising Hurting Consumers
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumental (D-CT) wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy opposing a proposed rule that would weaken consumer protections by allowing airlines to advertise misleading ticket prices. DOT's proposed rule would gut the existing
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Campus Remembrances Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Campus Remembrances Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
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The 25th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was remembered across campus last Friday with the ringing of the Old Chapel bells, a quiet rededication of a memorial for a lost colleague and alumnus, and an annual stair climb by the university ROTC, local first responders and members of the university community at McGuirk
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Clark University alum Eric Macksoud '13 to compete on new season of 'Survivor'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark University alum Eric Macksoud '13 to compete on new season of 'Survivor'
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#'I present as laid back and easygoing, but inside the wheels are turning'
When season 51 of "Survivor" premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Clarkies will see a familiar face. Eric Macksoud '13 is among the castaways marooned on the islands of Fiji, competing for a chance to win $1 million on the hit CBS program.
Macksoud, who
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.
CAC
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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after voting "no" on H.R. 10076:
"Last June, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill, H.R. 2913, to support the brave nation of Ukraine
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
Hazard: The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund/Replace
Recall Date: September 17, 2026
Units: About 84,000
Consumer Contact: Melissa & Doug toll-free at 800-718-5365 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.melissaanddoug.com/reca
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CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill
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CT HOUSE DELEGATION STATEMENT ON RUSSIA SANCTIONS BILL
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement after voting "no" on H.R. 10076, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
"Last Ju
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DeLauro Opposes Bomb Sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Opposes Bomb Sales to Israel
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Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) expressed her strong opposition to an announcement from the Trump administration that they would authorize the sale of $2.8 billion in arms sales to Israel. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks placed a hold on the sale yesterday:
"40,000 of the deadliest bombs in the American arsenal ar
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated anti
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep
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From Puppets to Podcast: Feel Your Best Self Continues to Grow
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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From Puppets to Podcast: Feel Your Best Self Continues to Grow
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When Feel Your Best Self (FYBS) launched in 2022, the vision was relatively simple: give elementary-aged kids and their teachers an opportunity to explore big feelings with fun, easy-to-use emotion-coping strategies.
As the years have passed, FYBS continues to grow into something more -something not just for kids to use, but also so
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Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 Grapevine: Day 2 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 Grapevine: Day 2 Highlights
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, September 16, 2026
We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 taking place this week in Grapevine, Texas. Below is a collection of key announcements and insights coming out of the c
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 APAC: Day 3 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 APAC: Day 3 Highlights
GOLD COAST, Australia, September 16, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place this week on the Gold Coast, Australia. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. You can read the highlights from Da
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Governor Lamont, Tourism Officials Announce Launch of the Connecticut Haunted History Trail
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont, Tourism Officials Announce Launch of the Connecticut Haunted History Trail
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New Statewide Tourism Experience Brings Together Nearly 400 Years of Haunted Landmarks, Paranormal Lore and Some of Connecticut's Most Mysterious Places
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism toda
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Hayes Votes for Water Infrastructure Projects Supporting Danbury, New Britain, Thomaston, and Waterbury
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Votes for Water Infrastructure Projects Supporting Danbury, New Britain, Thomaston, and Waterbury
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation approves federal projects to improve water resources infrastructure across the country, including ports and harbors, flood and storm protec
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Helping Runners Make Sense of Wearable Technology
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Helping Runners Make Sense of Wearable Technology
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Dr. Robert Gregory, professor in Southern Connecticut State University's Department of Health and Movement Sciences, recently shared his expertise with The New York Times' Wirecutter for its updated guide to the best GPS running watches.
The guide examines how GPS watches can help runners track distance, pace, heart rate, training tre
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Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support
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Washington, D.C. - This week, the House Financial Services Committee voted 49-0 to advance Rep. Jim Himes' Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act. The bill, which would create an interagency federal task force of experts from across government and the private sector dedicated to combatting financial
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Larson Secures Federal Resources for Local Flood Mitigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Secures Federal Resources for Local Flood Mitigation
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which included his request for three flood mitigation studies in the First District and $50 million project to improve wastewater infrastructure and stormwater management in Hartford.
"With extreme weather
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Larson, Courtney Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson, Courtney Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill, H.R. 9500, by a vote of 408-17.
Larson and Courtney's bill wou
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Legendary Stars Dyan Cannon, Beau Bridges, Jane Alexander and More to Come Aboard the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Legendary Stars Dyan Cannon, Beau Bridges, Jane Alexander and More to Come Aboard the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise
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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that three-time Oscar nominee Dyan Cannon, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Beau Bridges and Tony and Emmy winning and four-time Oscar nominee actress Jane Alexander are set to attend the TCM Classic
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Missouri School of Journalism faculty publish books grounded in world-class research
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Missouri School of Journalism faculty publish books grounded in world-class research
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By Austin Fitzgerald
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) -Three books from Missouri School of Journalism faculty, ranging from recently published to upcoming, showcase how the School's experts are moving the industry forward with research-backed explorations of important issues.
Assistant P
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Moreno, Husted Bill Would Ban Drive-Only Licenses for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno, Husted Bill Would Ban Drive-Only Licenses for Illegal Aliens
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Red Light Act to prohibit illegal aliens from obtaining "drive-only" licenses by withholding federal funds from states who issue them to those who cannot provide proof of citizenship.
"How many more Ohio families have to bury their loved ones who we
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Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research
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University of Virginia researchers have received the first $4 million tranche of an award worth up to $12 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop a digital model showing how hormonal differences between men and women can impact the effectiveness of some medications.
Hormone activity varies between men a
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Murphy, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Support Connecticut's Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Support Connecticut's Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation
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NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President
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Press Release
PORTLAND, Maine - During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected their 2027 officers. Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek
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National Park Service Seeks Comments on 27 Historic Place Nominations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency received the nominations before August 29, 2026, and is accepting comments on their significance under National Register evaluation criteria.
According to the notice, nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers cover properties in 19 states, i
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Professor Jamison E. Colburn publishes new book, 'The Mind of Janus'
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Jamison E. Colburn publishes new book, 'The Mind of Janus'
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-The University of Utah Press is releasing a new book by Professor Jamison E. Colburn in September. The Mind of Janus: Intersections of Law and Science on the National Forests is the first book in the press's Wallace Stegner Series in Environmental Studies, which features new and da
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School of Nursing is Designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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School of Nursing is Designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence
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The SCSU School of Nursing has been designated a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence, the first public university in Connecticut to receive this honor. The school, recognized in the category of "Promotes the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty," is one of 20 nursing schools and progra
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Special screening of 'Cradle of Coaches' follows Homecoming football game on Sept. 26
OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Special screening of 'Cradle of Coaches' follows Homecoming football game on Sept. 26
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Homecoming week features two opportunities for Miamians to experience the "Cradle of Coaches" documentary.
Currently streaming on NBCUniversal's Peacock, the 2-hour film traces the remarkable football coaching legacy at Miami University and the lasting impact those leaders have made on the game. RESLV, a creative agency based in
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Tonko Introduces Slate of Affordability Bills to Lower Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko Introduces Slate of Affordability Bills to Lower Energy Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, introduced several new bills that would help address the cost-of-living crisis for American households by delivering urgently-needed utility bill relief and establishing a comprehensive energy affordabili
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Trinity Faculty Members Receive Awards and Computing Resources for AI Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Trinity College issued the following news:
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Trinity Faculty Members Receive Awards and Computing Resources for AI Projects
September 17, 2026
By Andrew J. Concatelli
Two Trinity College Computer Science Department faculty members have been awarded funding to help put their artificial intelligence projects into practice.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science Chandranil Chakraborttii and Visiting Professor of the Practice in Computer Science Kenneth
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Trump Administration Announces $50 Million to Optimize Care Delivery and Improve Rural Hospital Infrastructure in Connecticut
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $50 Million to Optimize Care Delivery and Improve Rural Hospital Infrastructure in Connecticut
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $50 million investment is being delivered to improve rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Connecticut residents through the federal Ru
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U.S. Senators Smith, Baldwin & Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Support Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Smith, Baldwin & Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Support Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as veteran, women and mi
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UConn Student to Continue Legacy of Environmental Stewardship
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Student to Continue Legacy of Environmental Stewardship
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In 1962 biologist and author Rachel Carson sounded the alarm about the ecological devastation resulting from the overuse of pesticides. In her book "Silent Spring," she detailed the impacts of these chemicals with clear and passionate storytelling on behalf of the environment which awakened a public consciousness that sparked a new er
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
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Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they
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When Every Minute Matters: Surviving an Aortic Dissection
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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When Every Minute Matters: Surviving an Aortic Dissection
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Tony LaMark was feeding his cats and talking on the phone with a friend when an ordinary day suddenly took a frightening turn.
After ending the call, LaMark walked over to his dining room table to organize some paperwork. Without warning, he became sweaty and clammy.
"It happened immediately," LaMark recalls. "I just knew something wasn
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