Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut
A Holistic Approach for Equitable EV Infrastructure Development
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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A Holistic Approach for Equitable EV Infrastructure Development
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A recent United Nations report announced that we will likely surpass the 1.5degC limit for global warming by 2030. Despite this news, we need to continue trying to eliminate fossil fuel emissions. Since the largest component of household carbon footprints in Western countries is from private transportation, electrifying our vehicle
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A New Way Forward: How Deep Brain Stimulation Is Helping Marie With Dystonia
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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A New Way Forward: How Deep Brain Stimulation Is Helping Marie With Dystonia
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At 15 years old, Marie has big plans for her future.
She loves to paint, both on canvas and digitally. She enjoys nail art and dreams of becoming an artist or nail technician someday. At school, her friendly personality has earned her a special nickname.
"Everyone calls her a ray of sunshine," said her mom, Kelly.
Ma
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuits Challenging Illegal Offshore Wind Buyouts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuits Challenging Illegal Offshore Wind Buyouts
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration to block two deals that would cancel four planned offshore wind projects-projects that would have supplied New England with reliable, affordable energy-in exchang
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the following statement after winning her lawsuit stopping the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families.
"This victory protects ac
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American Economic Liberties Project, 18 Organizations Issue Letter to Conn. A.G. Tong
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- The American Economic Liberties Project, 18 organizations issued the following letter to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
Tong is also president of the National Association of Attorneys General.
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 16, 2026
The Honorable William Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut
President, National Association of Attorneys General
1850 M Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Attorney General Tong and
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recomm
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York is leading seven other attorneys general in suing to block two illegal deals by the Trump administration that would hand energy compa
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
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"AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Protects Social Services from Trump Attack
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Protects Social Services from Trump Attack
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement after winning a lawsuit stopping the federal administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families:
"Trump was so hellbent on punishing immi
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to block two deals to cancel four planned offshore wind projects in exchange for $1.4 billion from the federal Judgment Fund. In two lawsuits, one challenging a deal with B
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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Blumenthal, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Extend Benefits for Military Survivors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news:
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Blumenthal, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Extend Benefits for Military Survivors
Senators' bipartisan legislation would give military survivors more time to make important financial decisions about survivors' benefits
September 22, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs
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Columbians Named Blavatnik Award Finalists and Laureate
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Columbians Named Blavatnik Award Finalists and Laureate
Natalie Fardian-Melamed was recognized for discovering and engineering ultra-sensitive, light-based nanosensors.
September 22, 2026
Natalie Fardian-Melamed, an associate research scientist and former postdoctoral fellow at Columbia Engineering, was named a Blavatnik Regional Award for Young Scientists laureate. The Blavatnik Regional Awards honor scientists from
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Conn. Voices for Children Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Limiting State Medicaid Revenue Sources
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
33 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
203.498.4240
www.ctvoices.org
September 15, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2452-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Huma
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Courtney, Perez Celebrate the Success of Eastern CT's Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative 10 Years After Supporting the Program's Launch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney, Perez Celebrate the Success of Eastern CT's Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative 10 Years After Supporting the Program's Launch
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#Pipeline drives 33% faster employment growth in eastern Connecticut vs. the rest of the state.
NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and a senior Member of the House Edu
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During Climate Week, Attorney General Bonta Announces Second Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Offshore Wind Deal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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During Climate Week, Attorney General Bonta Announces Second Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Offshore Wind Deal
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NEW YORK CITY -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission (CEC) today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration and Invenergy, a California offshore wind leaseholder, over the Administration's unlawful buyout o
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Extremist Content Online: Recently Released ISIS Audio, Pro-ISIS Propaganda, Offer to Share Explosives Guides Located on TikTok
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: Recently Released ISIS Audio, Pro-ISIS Propaganda, Offer to Share Explosives Guides Located on TikTok
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(New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue:
* ISIS Activity Roundup
* ISIS Al-Naba Editoria
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FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Issues Warning Letter to Raaw Energy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Raaw Energy LLC from its Center for Veterinary Medicine:
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Recipient: Kitt A. Schulman, Owner, Raaw Energy LLC, 967 Route 524, Adelphi, NJ 07710-0276, United States
(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)
Issuing Office: Center for Veterinary Medicine, United States
WARNING LETTER
CMS # 723820
Dear Kitt Schulman,
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted
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FDA Recall Notice: Wakefern Food Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 22, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Elevated levels of patulin
Company Name: Wakefern Food Corp.
Brand Name: Wholesome Pantry
Product Description:
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Federal Register: Justice Dept. Lands Antitrust Settlement Prohibiting Pinnacle Property Management Services From Using RealPage Inc. Price-Fixing Software
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the
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Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release:
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Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card
Sept. 21, 2026
WASHINGTON -- For the fifth year in a row, Florida takes the top spot in the Heritage Foundation's newly released 2026 Education Freedom Report Card (https://www.heritage.org/educationreportcard/), which ranks how well states advance education freedom for K-12 students and families.
Heritage's Education F
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
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Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York is leading seven other attorneys general in suing to block two illegal deals by the Trump administration that would hand energy companies $1.4 billion in taxpayer dollars in
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Helping Gardens Grow Across Connecticut
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Helping Gardens Grow Across Connecticut
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Each spring, thousands of seed packets distributed through the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program help cultivate much more than gardens. They support food security initiatives, youth education programs, pollinator habitats, community gardens, and environmental projects across Connecticut by providing free seeds to schools, nonprofits, municipalities,
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Meet Ethan Addicott, YASSP's New Director of Research
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 23 -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news:
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Meet Ethan Addicott, YASSP's New Director of Research
Ethan Addicott '17 MESc, '22 PhD has joined the Yale Applied Science Synthesis Program (YASSP) as Director of Research. YASSP is a joint initiative of The Forest School and the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture. Addicott, who earned his master's at the Yale School of the Environment and his doctorate in environmental and natural resource ec
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New York Fed president John C. Williams to visit UB on Sept. 29
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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New York Fed president John C. Williams to visit UB on Sept. 29
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Williams will meet UB leaders and students, deliver remarks on economic outlook and monetary policy
By Cory Nealon
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John C. Williams will visit the University at Buffalo next week as part of a multiday visit to Western New York.
Williams w
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Pain Awareness Month: What is Orofacial Pain?
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Pain Awareness Month: What is Orofacial Pain?
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September is Pain Awareness Month. This campaign aims to increase understanding of pain, pain management, and the experiences of people living with pain according to the International Association For the Study of Pain.
Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor, division of oral medicine and orofacial pain at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, answers q
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Rankings Show UConn Growing in Global Visibility as Quality, Value are Lauded
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Rankings Show UConn Growing in Global Visibility as Quality, Value are Lauded
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UConn is again being lauded for its quality and value, with several recent rankings giving it high marks in their annual assessments of student success, access and affordability, return on investment, and other factors.
In addition, UConn's global visibility jumped significantly over the past year, quantified in a ran
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Recognition for Trinity College Reflects Momentum on Campus, Success of Alumni
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 23 -- Trinity College issued the following news:
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Recognition for Trinity College Reflects Momentum on Campus, Success of Alumni
September 21, 2026
Demonstrating valuable return on investment and continued alumni success, Trinity College has earned recognition this fall from multiple media outlets and college guides, including an elevated ranking at #31 on the 2027 U.S. News & World Report list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Trinity's rise on that
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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SUNY Fredonia Rises in U.S. News Public University Rankings
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 23 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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SUNY Fredonia rises in U.S. News public university rankings
September 22, 2026
University remains among top public institutions in the North while expanding academic programs and student support
SUNY Fredonia is ranked No. 24 among the top public universities in the North in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings, moving up one position from last
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Pitt-Bradford in Top 5 for Value in the North
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Pitt-Bradford in Top 5 for value in the north
Campus also highly ranked in Best Colleges for Veterans; Top Public Schools in the North
September 22, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been ranked No. 5 in Best Value Schools and No. 5 in Best Value Schools for In-State Students among Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World
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UConn Nursing Rises to No. 36 in U.S. News Undergraduate Rankings
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Nursing Rises to No. 36 in U.S. News Undergraduate Rankings
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The University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing has moved up four spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs rankings, tying for No. 36 nationally after ranking No. 40 last year.
The ranking also places UConn among the top undergraduate nursing programs in New England. Boston
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science: Zhong Wins ACS Early Career Award for Polymer Chemistry
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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Zhong wins ACS Early Career Award for Polymer Chemistry
Mingjiang Zhong, associate professor of chemical & environmental engineering, has received the 2026 ACS Macro Letters/Biomacromolecules/Macromolecules Early Career Award.
The award, presented jointly by the three ACS journals in partnership with the American Chemical Society's Division of Polymer Chemistry, recognizes two
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Yale School of Management Deploys Agentic AI Course to Prepare Future Leaders for Technological Disruption
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 23 (TNSrpt) -- Yale School of Management issued the following news:
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Teaching Through a Technological Revolution
Rebecca Beyer, September 22, 2026
We are in the midst of a seismic shift in business and culture caused by the rapid deployment of AI. SOM faculty are using the technology to accelerate research and train students for a changing workplace--and helping to understand and address its consequences for society.
For over a decade, Song Ma and his stud
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