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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday November 24, 2019 ( 23 items )  

-- Save the Children Action Network Calls for Immediate Repeal of U.S. Administration's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Save the Children Action Network issued the following news release: * * * - Migrant Protection Protocols Put Children and Families at Great Risk of Violence & Harm, Severely Limit Access to Legal Protections, Gravely Violate Children's Rights * * * Save the Children, together with Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), is calling for the immediate repeal of the U.S. government's Migrant Protection Protocols - more commonly referred to as the "Remain in Me  more

Alliance for Retired Americans: Retiree Organization Provides Resources to Address the U.S. Pension Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Alliance for Retired Americans issued the following news release: * * * - Speakers included Rep. John Larson and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Shuler * * * More than two dozen speakers from unions and government agencies, as well as bankruptcy attorneys, young workers and others, shared strategies to address the growing pension crisis and the effects of corporate bankruptcy on millions of Americans at a two-day conference this week  more

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine Schedules Events
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 22 -- The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine has announced the following events: * * * AACPDM Annual Meetings 74th Annual Meeting, September 22-26, 2020, New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana 75th Annual Meeting, October 6-9, 2021, Quebec City Convention Centre, Quebec, QC, Canada 76th Annual Meeting, September 21-24, 2022, Mirage Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada 77th Annual Meeting, September 13-16, 2023, Chicago Marriott Magnifice  more

American Health Care Association Issues Statement on Staffing Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The American Health Care Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Mark Parkinson on the staffing bill (S. 2943) sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, that includes revisions to minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing centers: "The skilled nursing profession has serious concerns about the practical implementation of the proposals in this bill. Today, our profession suffers from a critical workforce shortage and setting   more

American Society of Civil Engineers: New England Structural Engineer and Professor Bemben Dies at 85
RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news: Stanley M. Bemben of New Britain, Connecticut, a gifted structural analyst, former University of Massachusetts Amherst civil engineering professor, and consultant, has died at 85. In his youth, he boasted that he knew how to build things and "could do it better than others." It was fitting, then, that he chose to make civil engineering his career. Proving he could indeed do it better than others, hi  more

Biden Dominates South Carolina Dem Primary, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute issued the following news release: In South Carolina, the first southern state to hold a presidential primary, former Vice President Joe Biden holds a commanding 20-point lead among likely Democratic primary voters, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University poll released today. Biden wins the support of 33 percent of likely voters, while Senator Elizabeth Warren receives 13 percent and Sen. Bernie Sanders g  more

Connecticut Business & Industry Association Issues Statement Regarding Bipartisan Action on Transportation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The Connecticut Business and Industry Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Joe Brennan on the need for prompt bipartisan action on transportation: "As we said when Governor Lamont released his revised transportation plan on November 7, a modern, safe, multi-modal transportation infrastructure is a key component of a thriving economy, and Connecticut has suffered from a lack of sufficient investment. "We commend the governor for push  more

Connecticut Business & Industry Association Schedules Events
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The Connecticut Business and Industry Association has announced the following event: FRI, NOV 22 Connecticut Sustainability Conference, Pratt & Whitney Hangar/Museum, East Hartford MON, JAN 13 Economic Summit + Outlook 2020, Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, #Business #Class TUE, FEB 25 OSHA 10-Hour for General Industry Outreach, CBIA, Hartford, #Business #Class THU, MAR 12 E2 After Hours: A Sweet Evening, Fascia's Chocolates, Waterbury For more inform  more

Connecticut Business and Industry Association: October Jobs Loss Reverses Recent Trend
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The Connecticut Business and Industry Association issued the following news release: Connecticut lost 1,500 jobs in October, reversing a trend in recent months of positive employment gains, the state's largest business organization said today. The state Department of Labor reported the loss was largely impacted by a decrease in trade jobs, while September's originally-released job gain of 3,600 was revised up by 1,100. Only four of the 10 major industries gai  more

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology: Cutting-Edge Technologies to Be Featured in Interactive Zone at ACM 'Future WorkForce Opportunities' Fair
EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology issued the following news release: The latest leading-edge technologies used in manufacturing today will be showcased in a hands-on Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. Interactive Zone led by Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) at the Aerospace Components Manufacturers (ACM) annual "Future WorkForce Opportunities Fair" on November 20. The student-focused fair, which is free and open to the public, will  more

Grant Opportunities From the Community Foundation
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 20 -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven issued the following news release: * * * - mYou spoke, we listened! * * * Great news for Greater New Haven's nonprofits -- The Community Foundation has made improvements to its 2020 Responsive Grants process to shorten the length of time from application to notification. Some other changes have also been made that are designed to make it easier for nonprofits to apply. The following (free) webinar will share i  more

Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Schedules Events
FAIRFIELD, New Jersey, Nov. 20 -- The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association has announced the following event: * * * 3 December 2019 - Leading in a Challenging Healthcare Environment, Fairfield County CT - Le Pain Quotidien, Stamford, Connecticut 3 December 2019 - Leaning Out: The Truth About Women & The Workplace, Fosters innovation, San Francisco Bay Area - Genentech (Building 82), South San Francisco, California 3 December 2019 - Art of Graceful Self-Advocacy, A special opportunity to me  more

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Issues Statement on Standard for Excellence
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 15 -- The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators issued the following statement by Executive Director John Bernhards: "The road to excellence is always under construction. As we think and reflect upon both our professional development and our service to community, know that IACLEA is ready and available, offering you the opportunity to build, grow, and thrive throughout your career. "Among the key purposes of IACLEA, like any members  more

Investor Advisory Committee Meeting Recap--November 12, 2019
NORWALK, Connecticut, Nov. 20 -- The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued the following news release: The Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) met on November 12, 2019. At the meeting, the FASB staff delivered updates and IAC members provided input on the following FASB topics: * IAC Emerging Issues and Trends: IAC members discussed their observations on the adequacy of disclosures for contingent liabilities and interest rate sensitivity. Members also discussed the increasing prevalence of  more

Journal of Physical Activity and Health Issues 13 Research Articles in November 2019 Edition
NEW MILFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The Journal of Physical Activity and Health, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features chronic disease, such as cancer, heart disease, mental health, weight control, neurologic deficits, in which physical activity may play a role in prevention, treatment or rehabilitation, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its November 2019 edition: * Application of an Ecological Momentary Assessment Protocol in a Workplace Intervention: Assessing  more

Journal of Physical Activity and Health Issues 15 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition
NEW MILFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 12 -- The Journal of Physical Activity and Health, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features chronic disease, such as cancer, heart disease, mental health, weight control, neurologic deficits, in which physical activity may play a role in prevention, treatment or rehabilitation, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Aerobic Training Performed at Ventilatory Threshold Improves Psychological Outcomes in Adolescents  more

Keep America Beautiful Adds Sustainability, Marketing Executives to National Board of Directors
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Keep America Beautiful issued the following news release: * * * - Accenture, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Nestle Waters North America, Pernod Ricard, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Executives Join National Nonprofit Board * * * Keep America Beautiful(R), the nation's leading community improvement nonprofit organization, recently elected five new senior sustainability and marketing executives to its 30-member national board of directors. New representatives  more

Mystic Aquarium's Coan Addresses Whale Extinction at Ferguson Library's Civility in America Series
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Mystic Aquarium issued the following news release: Mystic Aquarium CEO and Environmentalist Dr. Stephen M. Coan warned of mass whale extinction and the urgent need for public policy, federal funding and research in last night's speech at the Ferguson Library as part of the Civility in America Series. There are drastic changes in the Arctic temperatures as a result of climate change and sea ice is disappearing at an alarming rate. Less than 30 vaquitas and fewe  more

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation: Draper Foundation Fund Provides Over $778,000 in Support of Area Nonprofits
TORRINGTON, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation issued the following news: The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Draper Foundation Fund, recently awarded area nonprofits $778,900. The Fund awarded $546,750 to 19 designated nonprofits and $232,150 in donor-advised grants to nonprofits that provide essential programs and services for residents of Northwest Connecticut. Noteworthy donor-advised grants include: * $100,000 to Litchfield County Opiate Tas  more

Save the Children Calls for Immediate Repeal of U.S. Administration's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: * * * - Migrant Protection Protocols Put Children and Families at Great Risk of Violence & Harm, Severely Limit Access to Legal Protections, Gravely Violate Children's Rights * * * Save the Children, together with Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), is calling for the immediate repeal of the U.S. government's Migrant Protection Protocols - more commonly referred to as the "Remain in Mexico" policy -   more

Save the Children: Afghan Children Are Too Scared to Go Outside, New Survey by Save the Children Finds
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: A staggering two-thirds of children surveyed in Afghanistan are scared of explosions, kidnappings, or other forms of extreme violence on their journeys to school, a new report by Save the Children finds. A survey/i of 600 parents and 90 children across four provinces reveals the extent to which children are living in constant fear for their lives and lack support to help overcome their distressing experience  more

Save the Children: Hunger Crisis Set to Hit Thousands of Yemeni Children Living in Areas Cut Off From Aid Supplies
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Nov. 20 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: An estimated 17,000 children living in hard to reach areas in Yemen - cut off by war - are at increased risk of severe acute malnutrition and death if issues with aid access are not urgently resolved, Save the Children reveals today/i. Currently, 75 districts in Yemen are 'hard to reach' according to the UN definition - areas that humanitarian actors cannot regularly access for the purpose of sustained huma  more

Save the Children: Syria - Eight Children Killed in Attack on Idlib Camp
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: At least eight children have been killed and dozens injured in an attack on Qah Camp in northern Idlib, Syria, Save the Children's partner in the camp, Ataa, revealed today. The latest deaths mean a total of 22 children have been killed in Idlib in November, according to Save the Children's partner Hurras Network. The camp, which is home to more than 800 displaced Syrian families, was hit on Wednesday nigh  more