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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday December 08, 2019 ( 14 items )  

Climate Advocates Comment on Selection of Vineyard Wind to Supply Offshore Wind Energy to Connecticut Fund for the Environment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 6 -- The Connecticut Fund for the Environment issued the following news release: The State of Connecticut yesterday announced it has accepted a bid from Vineyard Wind to supply 804 megawatts of energy per year from a wind farm to be built in ocean waters off the coast of southern New England. This represents the largest purchase of renewable energy in Connecticut's history. The decision is pursuant to Public Act 19-71, which directed the Department of Energy and En  more

Connecticut Hospital Association: First Two Hospitals Launch Social Care Coordination Network Unite Connecticut
WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 2 -- Connecticut Hospital Association issued the following news release: Griffin Hospital and Waterbury Hospital are among the first hospitals in Connecticut to launch the Unite Connecticut network - a statewide initiative of the Connecticut Hospital Association that connects health and social services providers through a shared technology platform (Unite Us) to address social needs and deliver integrated care. "We applaud Connecticut hospitals and health systems  more

Financial Accounting Standards Board Opens Search for Technical Director
NORWALK, Connecticut, Dec. 5 -- The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued the following news release: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announced today that it has opened a formal search process to hire the next FASB technical director. The technical director serves as the principal advisor to the FASB chairman and Board. The role is also the primary representative of the FASB to stakeholders, including regulators, accounting firms, companies, and investors in communicating  more

Governmental Accounting Standards Board Proposes New Implementation Guidance to Assist Stakeholders With Application of Its Pronouncements
NORWALK, Connecticut, Dec. 4 -- The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued the following news release: The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) today proposed implementation guidance containing questions and answers intended to clarify, explain, or elaborate on certain GASB pronouncements. The Exposure Draft, Implementation Guidance Update--2020, contains proposed new questions and answers that address application of the Board's standards on the financial reporting entity, fi  more

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Member Survey
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 2 -- The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators issued the following news: IACLEA leadership is committed to continually assessing your needs and evaluating Association benefits and services to ensure IACLEA remains relevant and valuable to its membership. To provide all members the opportunity to offer feedback, the Association periodically conducts a survey of the full membership. The findings of the survey will guide the developmen  more

Journal of Physical Activity and Health Issues 16 Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
NEW MILFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 4 -- 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 16 research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2019 edition: * Are Correlates of Physical Activity in Adolescents Similar Across Ethnicity/Race and Sex:  more

Mystic Aquarium's Inaugural 'Northern Lights' Holiday Event Set for Saturday
MYSTIC, Connecticut, Dec. 3 -- Mystic Aquarium issued the following news release: This Saturday, December 7, Mystic Aquarium kicks off its biggest, brightest and most-anticipated holiday event yet. Inspired by the Arctic's beauty and its mesmerizing natural light display, the aurora borealis, this one-of-a-kind holiday lights show will transform four-acres of the Aquarium's outdoor space into a stunning winter destination. The Northern Lights grand opening, which will take place this Saturday,   more

National Grocers Association Show to Hold Volunteer Event in Partnership With MATTERbox Program
TRUMBULL, Connecticut, Dec. 4 -- The National Grocers Association issued the following news: The NGA Show today announced a volunteer effort, sponsored by Cub Foods and in partnership with MATTER that will provide healthy snacks and nutrition education to those in need in the local San Diego area. On Sunday, February 23, immediately following the Opening Keynote Session, volunteers will pack more than 1,000 MATTERbox meals, which will be delivered to the San Diego Food Bank for distribution. E  more

National Shooting Sports Foundation: Your Donation to Project ChildSafe Will Support Firearm Safety Efforts and Help Save Lives
NEWTOWN, Connecticut, Dec. 3 -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation issued the following news release: Today is Giving Tuesday and the National Shooting Sports Foundation(R) (NSSF(R)) is asking those who donate to worthy causes to consider making a gift in support of Project ChildSafe(R), its award-winning community gun safety program that helps prevent firearm accidents, thefts and misuse, including suicide. This year marks the 20th year for the Project ChildSafe program, the leading voic  more

National Wildlife Federation: Climate Advocates Comment on Selection of Vineyard Wind to Supply Offshore Wind Energy to Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 6 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: The state of Connecticut today announced it has accepted a bid from Vineyard Wind to supply 804 megawatts of energy per year from a wind farm to be built in ocean waters off the coast of southern New England. This represents the largest purchase of renewable energy in Connecticut's history. The decision is pursuant to Public Act 19-71, which directed the Department of Energy and Environmental   more

Save the Children Adds More Cryptocurrency Capability in Time for #BitcoinTuesday
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Dec. 2 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: Global humanitarian organization Save the Children announced today the relaunch of its cryptocurrency fundraising capability right in time for #BitcoinTuesday, (Dec. 3), which offers a cryptocurrency twist on Giving Tuesday, a day held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that encourages philanthropy. As part of this initiative, Save the Children is now able to accept multiple cryptocurrencies in an automated w  more

Save the Children Analysis Reveals Natural Disasters Claimed 1,200 Lives Across East & Southern Africa in 2019
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Dec. 2 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: * * * - As world leaders meet at COP25, Save the Children calls for commitments to greater action to reduce impact of climate change on children * * * 2019 will be remembered as the year the climate crisis devastated parts of east and southern Africa, with floods, landslides, drought and cyclones leaving at least 33 million people at emergency levels of food insecurity or worse, according to new analysis b  more

Sierra Club Praises Offshore Wind, But Criticizes Continued Gas Buildout
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 5 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced Park City Wind, a project of Vineyard Wind, will supply over 804 megawatts of offshore wind power to Connecticut--enough to supply 284,000 homes with power. The announcement highlights notable provisions in the project including significant economic development for the state and Bridgeport Harbor, a commitment to prevailing wage and pr  more

The Coca-Cola Foundation, Keep America Beautiful Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Application Opens
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 4 -- Keep America Beautiful issued the following news release: * * * - Grants Made Available to Increase Public Space Recycling Collection Infrastructure * * * The Coca-Cola Foundation and national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful(R) today announced the application period for the 2020 Keep America Beautiful/Coca-Cola Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Program is open through Dec. 31 (11:59 p.m. EST), 2019. The 2019 Coca-Cola Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Progr  more