Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut
Alumnus Ian Wildermann Named Cheshire's 2026 Teacher of the Year
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Alumnus Ian Wildermann Named Cheshire's 2026 Teacher of the Year
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Ian Wildermann, '03, M.S. '10, SYC '21, a three-time Southern Connecticut State University alumnus and longtime educator at Cheshire High School, has been named the Cheshire Public School's 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Wildermann earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Southern, graduating in 2003 a
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
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#Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Ad
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Author, Career Expert Suzy Welch Shares Formula for a Happy, Productive Work Life at UConn Stamford
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Author, Career Expert Suzy Welch Shares Formula for a Happy, Productive Work Life at UConn Stamford
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During her presentation on Sept. 24 to 70 students, alumni, and other professionals at UConn Stamford, author and career expert Suzy Welch shared a confession.
Her oldest son had always been a great student, an athlete, and had earned a degree from Stanford University. His parents had high expect
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Blumenthal & Committee Minority Back Up House Subpoenas, Demand Answers From Larry Ellison on Ballooning Costs of Oracle's VA Electronic Health Record Contract
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news:
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Blumenthal & Committee Minority Back Up House Subpoenas, Demand Answers from Larry Ellison on Ballooning Costs of Oracle's VA Electronic Health Record Contract
Senators also called on Republican leadership to immediately hold an oversight hearing on the VA-Oracle EHRM program amid its skyrocketing costs, delayed timeline, & safety concerns
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Conn. Education Dept.: State Receives $4.7 Million Federal Grant to Expand Special Education Workforce Pathways
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release:
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09/28/2026
Connecticut Receives $4.7 Million Federal Grant to Expand Special Education Workforce Pathways
(HARTFORD, CT) -- The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced that Connecticut has been awarded $4,735,615 over five years through a competitive federal grant to expand career pathways and strengthen workforce readiness for special education teacher
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Connecticut Commentary Highlights Boater Education, Responsible Wakesurfing and Access to Public Waterways
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Connecticut Commentary Highlights Boater Education, Responsible Wakesurfing and Access to Public Waterways
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An opinion piece by Christopher Perry, Sales Manager at Candlewood East Marina in Brookfield, Connecticut, was recently published in the CT Mirror. The piece highlights the importance of boater education and clear, consistent statewide rules to ens
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Consumer Reports: California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning the Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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California governor vetoes bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data
September 28, 2026
Sacramento, California -- California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1542, a bill which would have amended the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit companies from selling sensitive personal data.
"We are disappointed in the Governor's decision to allow businesses to continue to sell consumers' sensitive
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Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP
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They come to the UConn School of Social Work from universities across Connecticut and the Northeast, and as far away as California and England.
Their professional backgrounds are just as varied: corporate social responsibility, child welfare, and stage management.
Some are pursuing joint degrees in social wo
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Eastern Ranked 15th in Nation Among Public Liberal Arts Colleges
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Eastern ranked 15th in nation among public liberal arts colleges
U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings released
By Ed Osborn
Willimantic, CT (09/28/2026) -- Eastern Connecticut State University is the 15th top public liberal arts college in the nation according to the latest 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings released on Sept. 22. Eastern is one of only two New England schools
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Fannie Mae Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain CAS Notes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain CAS Notes
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WASHINGTON, DC - Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced that it has commenced fixed-price cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and, collectively, the "Offers") for the purchase of any and all of the Connecticut Avenue Securities(r) (CAS) Notes listed below (the "Notes"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Pu
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Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water
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Father-daughter entrepreneurs Bill Smith '78 (BUS) and Lindsay Smith are both experienced boaters who love a day of adventure on Long Island Sound or cruising on the ocean.
But an exhilarating day on the water can leave boating enthusiasts dehydrated because of a combination of heat, sun, an
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Five Takeaways From YSE Experts at Climate Week NYC
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news:
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Five Takeaways From YSE Experts at Climate Week NYC
School of the Environment faculty shared insights on topics ranging from how we measure the wealth of nations to the role of AI in climate communication at Yale @ Climate Week NYC.
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An economic yardstick that counts the goals a country scores but not the ones it gives up. News coverage that gives climate change just over half of 1% of its atten
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Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, November 16-18, in Kochi, India
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, November 16-18, in Kochi, India
Kochi, India, September 29, 2026
Analysts to Discuss How CIOs and IT Leaders Can Harness Human Ingenuity and AI to Drive Enterprise Transformation
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What: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
When: November 16-18, 2026
Where: Grand Hyatt, Kochi, India
Details: Gartner IT Symposiu
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Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 London: Day 1 Summary
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 London: Day 1 Summary
LONDON, September 28, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026, taking place this week in London. Below is a collection of key announcements and insights coming out of the conference.
On
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Gartner Identifies 12 Audit Plan Hot Spots for 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies 12 Audit Plan Hot Spots for 2027
LONDON, September 28, 2026
* AI Value, Strains on Tech Governance and Global Fragmentation Will Shape Audit Plans in 2027
* Analysts Share Latest Findings During the Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference in London
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Internal audit leaders should consider 12 areas of accelerating r
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Gartner Predicts 70% of Enterprises Will Abandon Agentic AI Built by Vendor Forward-Deployed Engineering by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts 70% of Enterprises Will Abandon Agentic AI Built by Vendor Forward-Deployed Engineering by 2028
STAMFORD, Conn., September 29, 2026
Trapped by Soaring Costs and Unable to Evolve FDEs on Their Own, Software Engineering Leaders Will Need to Adopt a Three-Phase Solution
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By 2028, 70% of enterprises will abandon agentic AI buil
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Gartner Predicts AI Will Allow the Majority of High-Performing Marketing Teams to Eliminate Traditional Bottom Rungs of the Corporate Ladder by 2030
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts AI Will Allow the Majority of High-Performing Marketing Teams to Eliminate Traditional Bottom Rungs of the Corporate Ladder by 2030
STAMFORD, Conn., September 29, 2026
CMOs Must Redesign Entry-Level Roles to Build the Next Generation of Marketing Talent
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By 2030, AI will allow the majority of high-performing marketing teams
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Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino released the following statements in response to the Trump administration's final rule that was released today rolling back federal
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Holland & Knight Advises Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton
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NEW YORK (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight's Legal Services Transactions Team represented Orion Legal MSO, a managed services organization (MSO) that supports plaintiff firms, on its co-founding partnership with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, Arkansas' largest personal injury law
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How Long Does It Take to Get the CT 092 Certification?
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news:
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How Long Does It Take to Get the CT 092 Certification?
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If you're a Connecticut educator ready to move into school leadership, you've probably wondered, "How long does it actually take to get the CT 092 certification?"
The honest answer depends on where you're starting. Your existing degree, your years of teaching experience, and which pathway you choose can all shift the timeline in meaningf
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How to Study in Nursing School: A Guide
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news:
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How to Study in Nursing School: A Guide
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If you're wondering how to study in nursing school without feeling completely overwhelmed, you're not alone. Between anatomy, pharmacology, patient care concepts, and clinical rotations, nursing coursework asks you to absorb more material, faster, than almost any other undergraduate program.
But fear not! With the right systems in place, you can stay o
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New faculty members expand Salve's teaching and research expertise
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 28 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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New faculty members expand Salve's teaching and research expertise
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Our Salve Regina University community continues to grow. Along with 600 new students, in fall 2026 we welcome nine new faculty members to Salve's full-time ranks. They bring with them an impressive scope of expertise, depth in their fields and enthusiasm for teaching and guiding both inside and outside the classroom. Be sure to say
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On the Right Track
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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On the Right Track
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Can Formula Racing Open Doors for Students?
The first time he visited UConn, it was pouring rain. It's an understatement to say Jake Gannon was not sold on the University.
"After that, I didn't really want to go to UConn," says Gannon '27 (ENG).
Still, he applied, was accepted, and gave UConn another chance at UConn Bound day, the open house for admitted students. UConn For
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Professor Elizabeth Hinton Co-Edits Anthology of Essays by Incarcerated Writers
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Elizabeth Hinton Co-Edits Anthology of Essays by Incarcerated Writers
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As dialogue surrounding the American penitentiary system and criminal justice evolves, scholarship on the topic has expanded to include voices which had been historically disregarded.
"Harm and Punishment: Incarcerated Writers on Violence and the U.S. Prison4," edited by Professor Elizabeth Hinton and Elsa Julie
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Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, Are the ACS Foundation Distinguished Philanthropists of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, Are the ACS Foundation Distinguished Philanthropists of the Year
September 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation announced Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, as the recipients of its prestigious Distinguished Philanthropist Award, which was presented during the ACS C
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VHB Leads Engaging Sessions at WTS Connecticut Transportation Mini-Series
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Leads Engaging Sessions at WTS Connecticut Transportation Mini-Series
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Last week, our team led thoughtful discussions on innovative transportation solutions and leadership within the industry at the WTS Connecticut Transportation Mini-Series. Now in its 20t
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