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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for 2026-05-04 ( 7 items )  
American Enterprise Institute: 'Cannabis-Use Warning Shortcomings by State' (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on March 25, 2026 by Howard Husock entitled "Cannabis-Use Warning Shortcomings by State." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points The combination of increased use and collateral health effects of recreational marijuana raises the question how government should educate the public and whether it should discourage or limit cannabis use. A review of cannabis packaging warning labels reveals wide variation across states, with many states requiring the label more PR

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents a blockbuster Game 7 matchup on Sunday as the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic look to advance to the second round (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents a blockbuster Game 7 matchup on Sunday as the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic look to advance to the second round * ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a blockbuster Game 7 matchup on ABC, presented by Popeyes, at 3:30 p.m. ET, as the Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham host the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero. Orlando enters action lo more PR

Governor Hochul Announces $4.2 Million Dedicated to Support Long Island's Aquaculture Industry (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $4.2 Million Dedicated to Support Long Island's Aquaculture Industry * Governor Hochul today announced that $3 million has been awarded to 14 small businesses to support Long Island's aquaculture industry through Round 2 of the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding will help these producers make infrastructure upgrades, streamline operations and increase production. The program, which has dedic more PR

Governor Lamont Announces Town-By-Town Increase in State Funding Included in the FY 2027 State Budget (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 3 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Town-By-Town Increase in State Funding Included in the FY 2027 State Budget * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today released a document containing a town-by-town breakdown of the increase in state funding that every school district and municipality in Connecticut will receive from the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation that received overwhelming, bipartisan approval yesterday in the Connecticut  more PR

Governor Lamont Statement on Senator Looney's Announcement That He Will Not Seek Re-Election (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 2 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Statement on Senator Looney's Announcement That He Will Not Seek Re-Election * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made today by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney that he will not seek re-election: "I am grateful for the service of Marty Looney, who has been a steady, principled voice in the Connecticut General Assembly for working families and the ki more PR

Governor Lamont: FY 2027 Budget Bill Delivers a Strong, Responsible Path Forward; Makes Connecticut More Affordable for Working and Middle-Class Families (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 2 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont: FY 2027 Budget Bill Delivers a Strong, Responsible Path Forward; Makes Connecticut More Affordable for Working and Middle-Class Families * Governor Ned Lamont today said that the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment bill that his administration developed in collaboration with legislative leaders and is currently being considered for adoption by the Connecticut General Assembly provides Connecticut with a reliable path forw more PR

Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026 * Grilling Secretary Hegseth on the Cost of War [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump Administration's commitment to doing right by our nation's veterans with the Major Richard Star Act, bipartisan legislation to fix an injustice preventing c more PR