BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'Vibe Check' Sets Premiere Date - Streaming Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning June 30 * Vibe Check - the new female-led sports studio show exclusive to Disney+, produced by ESPN - has announced a premiere date of Monday, June 30. New episodes will drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. ET on Disney+. The program will spotlight a panel of ESPN's most promine more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NHL Draft Coverage Begins June 27 on ESPN and ESPN+ * * Round One Coverage from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Begins at 7 p.m. ET * The Point Previews Round One at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * Coverage of Rounds 2-7 Begins June 28 at Noon ET on ESPN+ The 2025 NHL Draft begins Friday, June 27, with Round One coverage from 7-10 p.m. ET on ESPN and simulc more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network to Highlight all 18 ACC Programs with Dedicated School Takeovers, June 25-July 21 * * Select Takeovers to include the premieres of ACCN originals highlighting ACC head coaches ACC Network School Takeovers returns this summer with 18 days of programming dedicated to each Atlantic Coast Conference member institution, June 25-July 21. The 24-hour ACCN takeo more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * Adults Age 30 and Younger Overestimate Life Insurance Cost by 10-12 Times * LIMRA and Life Happens study finds that the lack of knowledge may be contributing to coverage gap among young consumers. WINDSOR, Conn., and ARLINGTON, Va., June 25, 2025 -- The 2025 Insurance Barometer Study, conducted jointly by nonprofit associations LIMRA and Life Happens, shows that young adults belie more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * American College of Surgeons Applauds New Connecticut Law Empowering the Public to Control Severe Bleeding Connecticut is the 15th U.S. state to pass bleeding control legislation * CHICAGO -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the Connecticut General Assembly for passing HB 7200, AN ACT CONCERNING BLEEDING CONTROL TRAINING AND KITS, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 25, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Former Responder Details Harm of Trump VA's Cuts on the Veterans Crisis Line Blumenthal and former VCL responder emphasized the negative impact of the Trump Administration's cuts on life-saving resource for veterans experiencing mental health crises [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee he more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Attack on Dnipro, Ukraine: "Each blow to a school is a blow to childhood" * KYIV (June 24, 2025)-- Over a dozen schools and kindergartens have reportedly been damaged in a deadly attack on Dnipro this morning, with at least two children injured when a train more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Leaders Send Letter to Secretary Hegseth Expressing Strong Support for AUKUS Amid Review * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chair Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith ( more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse Course & Fully Implement Broadband * [HARTFORD, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined over 40 of his colleagues in calling on Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to fully implement the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program as Congress intended to connect all Americans to high-quality, affordable inte more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect TPS & DED Recipients Following Trump's Attacks * [HARTFORD, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined 30 of his colleagues in introducing legislation to provide qualified Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients a path to legal permanent residency. The senators' reintroduction of the Safe E more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Calls to Strengthen Protections Against Physical Attacks on Nurses, Doctors & Patients Seeking Reproductive Health Care * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, on the three-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke at a spotlight forum highlighting the ways that more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Exposes Republican Hypocrisy for Undermining State & Local Lawsuits that Seek to Hold Big Oil & Gas Companies Accountable * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on litigation brought by states and municipalities against fossil fuel companies, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) exposed Republicans' hypocrisy in attacking climate more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Grills Trump Loyalist & Nominee for Federal Judgeship Emil Bove on Handling of Eric Adams Case, Striking Deal to Drop Corruption Charges * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today pressed Emil J. Bove III, President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, about his role in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to dis more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Presses Trump Administration on Politically Motivated Targeting of ActBlue * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday wrote to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding President Trump's executive order targeting ActBlue, an online fundraising platform primarily use more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Supreme Court put new limits on nationwide injunctions in an opinion on a case challenging President Trump's Executive Order limiting birthright citizenship: "This decision leaves families across the country in a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on the Passing of Mark Davis * [Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the passing of Mark Davis, a longtime reporter at WTNH. "Mark Davis was a world class newsman and craftsman, with keen insight, incomparable drive and unimpeachable integrity. He was also a deeply caring, generous colleague and friend, with an unq more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the statement below in response to President Trump's announcement that the United States has struck three nuclear sites in Iran: "I continue to believe a nuclear armed Iran is a threat to the entire world, including America, but confronting that threat requires strategy as well more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Angus King are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General to launch an investigation into the Trump Admin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 23, 2025: * * * Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations Senators call for VA's top watchdog to launch investigation after VA spotlight forum and Senate VA Committee Minority staff's analysis reveal Collins canceled contracts providing services to veterans and support more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Murphy & Democratic Caucus Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide on 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned * [Hartford, CT] - Today, on the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led the entire Democratic caucus, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in introducing the Women's Health Prot more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Peters Call on Republicans to Hold HSGAC Hearing to Examine Whether Partisan Nominee for VA Inspector General is Capable of Conducting Independent Oversight * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC), and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmenta more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Blumenthal, Senators Demand Trump Administration Explain "Disturbing" Secret Hospital Guideline Changes [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today led a group of 26 of his colleagues to demand the Trump Administration's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) explain more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Delegation Announces Over $8.7 Million in Federal Funding for Two Connecticut Airports * [Hartford, CT] - Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Bradley International Airport and Danbury Municipal Airport have received over $8.5 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. "More than $8.7 million of federal investment for Conne more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Delegation Announces Over $8.7 Million in Federal Funding for Two Connecticut Airports * Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Bradley International Airport and Danbury Municipal Airport have received over $8.5 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. "More than $8.7 million of federal investment for Connecticut more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on entitled "xxxx": * * * View original text plus charts and tables here: * * * Connecticut Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- April 2025 * Connecticut had 80,000 job openings in April 2025, compared to 77,000 openings in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 27 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Connecticut Law Threatens Safer Online Feeds For Kids * Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation this week limiting access to social media platforms for minors. SB 1295 threatens algorithmic content curation and creates a de facto age verification requirement, undermining the privacy and safety of all Co more PR

YONKERS, New York, June 24 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports applauds Texas governor for signing Right to Repair bill into law Austin, TX --Consumer Reports applauds the Texas governor for signing HB 2963 into law. The legislation will require manufacturers of consumer electronics worth more than $50 to provide replacement parts, tools, and repair documentation to consumers and independent repair providers. Texas is now the eighth state with a digi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Crowning The Best Fantasy Football Player: New ESPN Fantasy 'Gridiron Gauntlet' League Format * * Gridiron Gauntlet contest designed to determine the single best Fantasy Football player * League format automatically enters playoff teams into Gridiron Gauntlet Tournament * Championship awarded to highest total score throughout playoff weeks * Winner receives c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Death of Mark Davis * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released a statement in response to the death of Mark Davis, the former News 8 Chief Capitol Correspondent: "I am saddened by the news of Mark Davis's death. Mark was a fixture in Connecticut journalism, spending decades covering Connecticut politics. He was a trusted voice, was never afraid to ask the tough questi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Supreme Court Decision Empowering Trump Administration's Attacks on Birthright Citizenship * Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. CASA: "Since 1868, the 14 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteed citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. The Trump Administration is trying to end birt more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Democrats Fight Against Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse; Republicans Allow President Trump to Steal from American Taxpayers Democrats successfully fought to allow DACA recipients, also known as "Dreamers," to be employed in the Legislative Branch * WASHINGTON -- During today's House Appropriations Committee markup of t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Democrats Fought to Lower Costs, Republicans Fought for Billionaires and Big Corporations WASHINGTON -- During today's House Appropriations Committee markup of the 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill, House Democrats fought against House Republicans' bill that more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Formula 1 Viewership Notes After Canadian Grand Prix * ABC's live telecast of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 15, averaged 1.9 million viewers for the race-only portion of the telecast (2-3:45 p.m. ET), the largest audience ever for the event on U.S. television. The audience was up from last year's viewership of 1.8 million, which at the time w more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Presents "First Ball to Last Ball" of The Championships, Wimbledon 2025 * More Than 250 Hours of Live Coverage on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes Expanded Live Coverage on the Middle Weekend, Saturday July 5 and Sunday July 6, starting at 6 a.m. Sam Querrey and Jeff Darlington join ESPN's Talent Roster for Wimbledon Wimbledon Match Point Recaps Each Day f more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Reaches Agreement with UEFA for Exclusive Rights to the 2025 UEFA European Women's Championship Across Spanish-Speaking Latin America * UEFA Women's EURO 2025, Europe's Premier Women's National Team Tournament, Will Air July 2-27 Across ESPN's Linear Networks and Stream on Disney+ The Agreement Also Includes Rights to the UEFA Men's and Women's Under 19 and Unde more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Signs New Five-Year Media Rights Agreement and Expands Relationship with Premier Lacrosse League * ESPN and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster have renewed a five-year media rights agreement that will span ESPN platforms. The deal begins with the 2026 season and encompasses all Premier Lacrosse League regular season, All-Star, Playoff and Ch more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Wimbledon Campaign "Quiet Please" Captures Elegance and Energy of One of Tennis' Most Prestigious Grand Slams * Wimbledon is widely considered one of the most prestigious of all tennis Grand Slams, known for its storied grounds, rich traditions, and unique idiosyncrasies. During the tournament, the atmosphere inside the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club fee more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days Kicks Off Friday * SportsCenter: '50 States in 50 Days' begins this Friday, June 27, with Scott Van Pelt hosting a special edition of SportsCenter from Washington, D.C. at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN. The cross-country summer tour will spotlight a different state each day for 50 straight days, featuring a mix of live on-site shows and  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Take Back Sports Launches New Website, Debuts Animated Video, and Announces Innovation Challenge Grant Recipients The Initiative, Powered by Disney, Includes a $5 Million Investment and Increases Access to Play for Young Athletes ESPN and Disney Jr. Also Announce Collaboration with Every Kid Sports to Get Preschoolers in the Game * Today, ESPN's new youth spor more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 25 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Identifies Three Trends That Will Shape The Future of Customer Service Emerging Technologies and Evolving Expectations Will Transform Customer Service Over the Next Three Years Automation, AI assistants, and the quest for customer value in service will transform customer service and support by 2028, according to Gartner, Inc. "AI and rapidly ch more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 25 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts Over 40% of Agentic AI Projects Will Be Canceled by End of 2027 Analysts to Explore Agentic AI Trends During Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, September 8-10 on the Gold Coast Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls, according to Gartner, In more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 25 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Sales Survey Finds 61% of B2B Buyers Prefer a Rep-Free Buying Experience Chief Sales Officers Must Adapt as B2B Buyers Choose Digital Self-Service Over Sellers While chief sales officers (CSOs) look for ways to enhance the quality of engagement with their buyers, 61% of B2B buyers prefer an overall rep-free buying experience, according to a surv more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase Accessibility in USDA Conservation Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the EQIP Improvement Act of 2025, legislation designed to make the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) more equitable for small farmers, prioritize federal funding for demonstrably effective conservation practices, and provide  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Issues Statement After US Strikes Three Sites in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the below statement on the unilateral military action taken by the Trump administration. "Today, President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran. This is an active and evolving situation, and the full implications of these strikes have yet to be asses more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship * WASHINGTON, DC. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the below statement following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to put new limits on nationwide injunctions. "The decision of the Supreme Court to limit nationwide injunctions sets dangerous precedent and weakens the power of federal judges. This is a di more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on Military Action in the Middle East Washington, DC -- Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes released the following statement: "Donald Trump's decision to launch direct military action against Iran without Congressional approval is a clear violation of the Constitution, which grant more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship * Washington, DC- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement: "This Administration knows that their attack on birthright citizenship is in direct violation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution. Rather than try to defend that illegitimate case, they have set their sights on weakening the court system b more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran Washington, DC - Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran * Washington, DC - Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today introduced a War Powers Resolution to order the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith Statement on Unacceptable Cancellation of Middle East Briefing Washington, DC - Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2025: * * * House Republicans Aid and Abet President Trump's Law Breaking in Legislative Branch Funding Bill WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Republicans released their 2026 Legislative Branch funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation promotes waste, fraud, and abuse and is filled with more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * House Republicans' Military Construction-VA Funding Bill Raises the Costs of Veterans Health Care, Hurts Military Readiness Legislation Worsens the Quality of Life for Servicemembers and Military Families and Limits Women's Access to Abortion * WASHINGTON -- Today, the House passed Republicans' extreme 2026 Military Const more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 7 on ABC and ESPN+ is Most-Watched NBA Finals Game in Six Years * Viewership for 2025 NBA Playoffs Across ESPN and ABC Up 10 Percent from Last Year ABC's presentation of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Championship victory over the Indiana Pacers is the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years, since 2019, according t more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Jennifer Garner, Becs Gentry Go the Extra Mile to Address Global Childhood Hunger * Actress and Advocate, Elite Runner Encourage Support for Save the Children's #67Strong4Kids Movement to Help Kids Survive and Thrive FAIRFIELD, Conn. (June 23, 2025) -- Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson and House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Restore Reproductive Rights Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined his Democratic colleagues to introduce the Women's Health Protection Act, legislation restoring access to safe and legal abortion nationwide. "Since the Supreme Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Announcement of Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement (link is external) of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. "Responsible leadership requires de-escalation, not inflaming tensions that could lead to a prolonged conflict," said Larson. "I am glad to see President Trump and hi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds U.S. Conference of Mayors Endorsement of Bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment Act * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the U.S. Conference of Mayors for endorsing (link is external) the bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment Act he introduced with Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16). Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam introduced the resolution in support  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Calls for Action to Protect Social Security from 'DOGE' Meddling, Demands Answers from Commissioner Bisignano * Washington, D.C. - Today, in a hearing with Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) called for action to protect Social Security from 'DOGE' meddling and the Trump Administration's cu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Military Action Against Iran * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the President's military action against Iran. "Matters of war come with serious consequences, and there is a reason why under the Constitution, a vote and consultation with Congress is required for these types of military operations," said Larson. "Pre more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA and LOMA Taps Industry Executive to Lead Its North America Life Insurance and Annuity Member Relations Team * LIMRA and LOMA today announced it has hired Sean Grindall to be senior vice president and head of Life Insurance and Annuity -- North America. Grindall fills the role previously held by John Carroll, who is retiring after nearly 40 years working in the financial servic more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA Announces First Quarter 2025 U.S. Workplace Benefits Sales Results * WINDSOR, Conn., June 26, 2025 -- Although new LIMRA research shows employers plan to expand their benefit offerings over the next five years, softening economic conditions likely prompted employers to pause or pull back on their benefits packages in the first quarter of 2025. "Over the past couple of years, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Celebrates 3 Years of Gun Violence Reduction Under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday celebrated the third anniversary of his landmark Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), the first comprehensive gun safety legislation passed in three decades. The bill made significant investments in our background check system, b more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Joins Bill to Protect Striking Workers' Health Care * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn. ) joined the Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to protect workers' health care benefits and prevent retaliatory employers from using their power to cancel or alter he more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on President Trump's Strikes Against Iran * WASHINGTON-- Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Sunday released the following statement on President Trump's illegal ordering of strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran without congressional authorization: "Donald Trump, a weak and dangerously reckless president, has put t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Democratic Caucus Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide on 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today, on the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, joined the e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Colleagues Introduce AUKUS Improvement Act * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a group of seven of his Senate colleagues in introducing the AUKUS Improvement Act. Building upon the bipartisan, AUKUS-enabling legislation in the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, the AUKUS Improvement Act will further streaml more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Tunisia's Leadership in the Arab Spring, Calling Out Troubling Democratic Backsliding * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined four of his Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for uphol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Entire Senate Democratic Caucus Urge Leader Thune to Change Course on Proposed Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined every member of the Senate Democratic Caucus in calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to change course on Republican more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: 8 Things You Should Know About Iran * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday wrote a Substack post outlining eight ideas that should inform how the American public thinks about the Trump administration's strikes against Iran and President Trump's refusal to learn the lessons of America's previous military misadventures in the Middle East. "America's addiction  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Nominees Announced for The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT Live on ABC and Streaming Live on ESPN+ * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, hosted by Shane Gillis, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of The 2025 ESPYS nominees is avail able here and fans can cast their vote at more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service New England Region has issued a notice entitled "Availability of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut." This notice announces that a record of decision is available concerning the final environmental impact statement for the construction of a federal courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut. The Abraham A. Ribicoff Federal Bui more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Exclusive Coverage of Rocket Classic in Detroit * * Marquee and Featured groups include 2025 Ryder Cup U.S. Team Captain Bradley, defending champion Davis, 2023 Rocket Classic winner Fowler; Top 30 players Morikawa, Matsuyama, Griffin, Cantlay, Clark * Also fan favorites Bhatia, Fitzpatrick, Homa, Kim, Knapp, Woodland * Live, four-feed co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on President Trump's Military Action in Iran * NORWICH, CT - Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's military strikes in Iran. "Four-star Army General David Petraeus' famous 2003 maxim about the Iraq War, 'tell me how this ends', more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Attack on Dnipro, Ukraine: "Each blow to a school is a blow to childhood" * KYIV, 24 June 2025 - Over a dozen schools and kindergartens have reportedly been damaged in a deadly attack on Dnipro this morning, with at least two children injured whe more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Squads Take the Remote for SEC Network Takeover, June 28-July 13 * For the 11th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to the airways of SEC Network to present all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming. Beginning Saturday, June 28, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day f more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Storied: "Wishbone" Explores How the Offense Altered the History of College Football - Debuts Thu., July 17 on SEC Network * As the college football season looms on the horizon, SEC fans can delve into the remarkable story of how the triple-option offense rescued three of college football's biggest brand names--Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama--and fundamentally altered more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Shane Gillis to Host The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Streaming Live on ESPN+ * The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will be hosted by comedian, actor, and writer Shane Gillis who will bring his comedic energy to the stage as he joins a star-studded group to celebrate the most memorable moments in sports.  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Summer Road Trip: ESPN's NFL Live Onsite from Tight End University on Tuesday, June 24 * * The George Kittle, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen Summer Camp Creation Set for Fifth Year * NFL Live Becomes First Television Program to Broadcast Live from TEU * Orlovsky and Rutledge Join the Nearly 30 Tight Ends Who Will Attend Nashville Based Event NFL Live will take a  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira | Saturday, June 28 * 10 p.m. ET: ESPN+ PPV Main Card - GET NOW 8 p.m.: Prelims (ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Disney+* & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156) 6:30 p.m.: Early Prelims (ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Disney+ & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156) SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days Tour Travels to Nevada for Special Show from T-Mobile Arena UFC PP more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: At Hearing, Former Responder Details Harm of Trump VA's Cuts on the Veterans Crisis Line * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today focused on the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stressed the harmful impact the Trump Administration's policies and cuts will have on this life-saving resource for veterans experienci more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * X Games Salt Lake City 2025 Competition Begins Friday in Prime Time on ESPN2 * X Games Salt Lake City 2025 makes its debut in Utah with ABC and ESPN2 showcasing 15.5 hours of world-class competition from the world's premier action sports athletes in the sports of Skateboarding, BMX and Moto X - live from the Utah State Fairpark & Event Center June 27-29. Competition  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 26 (TNSrpt) -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Solomon Center White Paper Outlines Options to Expand Health Care for Children Living with Serious Illness As state lawmakers consider establishing a statewide pediatric palliative care program, a new white paper from researchers at the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School recommends ways that access to palliative care can be improved for Connecticut's estimated 7,000+ children  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 27 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Veterans Need Better Benefits Appeals Process, Professor Michael Wishnie Tells Lawmakers William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Michael J. Wishnie '93 urged lawmakers in Washington this week to support legislation that would codify and expand authority to aggregate claims to streamline the appeals process for veterans benefits. Wishnie was invited by Republican members of a House subcommittee and testi more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Screen saver: Simpler, less costly virus testing in high-risk settings Screening for an immunological biomarker in the nasal passage can effectively rule out a respiratory virus -- reducing the need for conventional PCR tests. * The COVID-19 pandemic yielded important advances in testing for respiratory viruses, but it also exposed important unmet needs in screening to prevent the spread of  more PR