WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * "America's Tall Ship," U.S. Coast Guard Barque EAGLE to Visit RI * NEWPORT, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced that the 295-foot sailing vessel U.S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE (WIX 327) is scheduled to visit the Ocean State during the last weekend of July through early August and will be open to visitors. The USCG Barque EAGLE is a tall ship and the premier sail training vessel of the United  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 4,876 UConn Donors Unite to Raise $7.1M in Two Days of Community-Powered Giving * On April 21-22, 4,876 members of the University of Connecticut community came together to raise $7.1 million for UConn Gives, the University's annual online, community-driven fundraising event and celebration of giving. This year's two-day event broke records, securing the most dollars ever in its eight-year history. Ninety-five percent of gifts were under $1,000. " more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * BUILDing Connecticut's Capital City: Unique UConn Course Celebrates Five Years of Partnership, Collaboration, and Hartford Stories * On a Wednesday afternoon in late April - tucked inside a quiet brick building in Hartford's Frog Hollow neighborhood, just a few blocks from the shining gold dome of Connecticut's State Capitol building - a celebration took place. On the third floor of The Lyceum - an historic site that at different times in its pas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average growth were steeper among the largest cities, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates rel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Caudle Fully Supports AUKUS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, asked Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle (USN) about his support for the AUKUS security agreement. "Do you agree with the findings of the AUKUS review last December that endorsed continuing our commitment to that security agreement, as well as more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * CIRQ Announces Recertification of RTi Research to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 * CIRQ (the Certification Institute for Research Quality), an International Standards Organization (ISO) audit and certification body that is a subsidiary of the Insights Association, has awarded Recertification to Norwalk, Connecticut-based RTi Research for compliance with the ISO/IEC 27001:2022, a widely recognized and internationally accepted information security standar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging Treasury Department to Halt Efforts to Produce a Gold Coin with Trump's Likeness Plan conflicts with federal law, precedent and tradition * Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to rescind any consideration of producing a gold coin with the likeness of President Donald J. Trump, noting that the plan "conflicts with federal law, congressional precede more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from 'Doctors Academy' at UConn Health * Senior Doctor Academy graduates in the Class of 2026 on May 13 received their honorary white coats and diplomas from the Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) at UConn Health. The Doctors Academy is part of the highly successful Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) founded over two decades ago by physician-scientist Dr. Marja Hurley, where middle school and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Presses Pentagon Official on Disparity Between Retrofitted Qatari Jet & the Official Air Force One Replacement * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, pressed a Pentagon official on the cost and timeline disparity between retrofitting President Trump's Qatari jet to serve as Air Force One and the official Air Force One replacement, VC-25B. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Slams McMahon's "Insulting" Nursing Student Loan Caps * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, slammed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon's new rule which excludes nursing from the Department of Education's definition of "professional" graduate-level degrees, capping available federal student loans for nursing students at half of what is available for " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Introduces Resolution Outlining a Democratic, Worker-Centered Vision for Trade Policy * Watch: Capitol Press Conference WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and 28 co-sponsors introduced the Fair Trade for Working Families Resolution, which outlines new principles for international trade that would prioritize the interests of working people over the profits of multinational corporations. "For over forty years, f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro, Strong Lead 43 Members in Bipartisan Letter Urging Preservation of Army Aviation Industrial Base * WASHINGTON -Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee and Co-Chair of the Army Aviation Caucus, released a bipartisan letter she led with Co-Chair Congressman Dale Strong (R-AL-5), to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding the importance of preserving the Army aviation industrial ba more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Wicker Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad * May 14, 2026 Lawmakers say study abroad prepares U.S. college graduates to compete globally WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) today reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, which renames a competitive grant program run by the Department of State to the Senator Paul Simon  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Digital & Social Worldwide 2026: No. 1 in Q2 * Throughout Q2 FY26, ESPN Digital & Social was the No. 1 sports media property worldwide, pulling in 499 million global users per month, up 30% YoY across web, app, YouTube and social platforms, according to recently released Comscore data. * The quarter delivered ESPN's second-largest average audience since Comscore began including non-U.S. social reach in March 20 more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to deliver company's largest NFL game portfolio ever, headlined by top-tier matchups on Monday Night Football and the International Series on NFL Network; Super Bowl LXI punctuates the season on ESPN and ABC * * Among MNF signature matchups: Broncos-Chiefs, Giants-Rams, Eagles-Bears, Bills-Rams, Cowboys-Eagles, Bears-Seahawks, Bills-Vikings, Chargers-Ravens, Cowboys-Seahawks, Patriots-Chiefs, Giants-Lions * NF more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves $308 Million to Support Recovery in New England BOSTON -- FEMA recently approved $308 million in funding to support recovery in New England. This includes $280 million to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $28 million for recovery work related to past natural disasters. This funding is part of the Department of Homeland Security announcement of $5.6 billion of federal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Teacher Debt Relief Act, legislation to make a technical correction to ensure teachers with five years of classroom service can qualify for both the Stafford Student Loan Forgiveness (SSLF) program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Currently, educators are eligible f more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record * The 2026 college softball regular season was one for the books as ESPN scored its most-consumed season on record with more than 2 billion minutes of game coverage consumed across its networks. Additionally, the season averaged 292,000 viewers, becoming ESPN's most-watched college softball regular season since 2009. The season finished up  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service is seeking public comment on dozens of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, including sites in Connecticut, Maine, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, California, Colorado and Alaska. The agency said comments must be submitted by May 28, 2026, for nominations received before May 2. The notice includes historic districts, schools, shipwrecks, cemeteries and cultural landmarks. Among the pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following information collection: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Chief Evaluation Office (CEO)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOL is funding a total of $67 million in grants to the Kansas Department of Commerce and to state workforce agencies  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Introduces Universal School Meals Bill to End Childhood Hunger with Senator Bernie Sanders and Reps. Omar and McGovern * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Reps. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), to announce the introduction of the Universal School Meals Program Act. Their bill would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America, regar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Iran and End Trump's Illegal War * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran for the third time, following Trump's threats to annihilate an "entire civilization." Last month, Larson called on President Trump to recant this threat to the Iranian people and end this war, which was not authorized by Congress. He has also file more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, DeLauro, Strong, 43 Members Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Preservation of Army Aviation Industrial Base * Washington, D.C.-Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Dale Strong (AL-05) released a bipartisan letter they sent with 43 members to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding the importance of preserving the Army aviation industrial base: "The industrial and organic base supporting Army rotary-wing aviat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 15 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior counsel Allan G. King and shareholder Niloy Ray: * * * Connecticut Passes Law Significantly Regulating Use of AI in Employment On May 11, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, and Governor Lamont is expected to sign it into law. The law is a comprehensive online safety law with significant requirements relating to Automated Employment-related Decision Technology (AEDT). These AEDT requirements combine co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * OB-GYN and U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Leads Colleagues in Recognizing American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' 75th Anniversary * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and OB-GYN for more than 20 years Kelly Morrison (MN-03) led the U.S. House of Representatives in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Over the last 75 years, ACOG has been dedicated to advancing wo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, and 46 co-signers, issued the following letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on the Food and Nutrition Service programs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 8, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Dear Madam Secretary, We write to express our deep disappointment and serious co more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, May 14 -- 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: * * * Over 3,500 Children Killed or Injured in Ukraine War with Numbers Rising This Year KYIV - Over 3,500 children have been killed or injured in Ukraine since the start of full-scale war over four years ago with an uptick in child casualties this year, according to a Save the Children analysis. [1] According to figures published by th more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 14 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Six Yale faculty members honored for teaching excellence, commitment to students Yale College recently awarded its annual teaching prizes to six faculty members during a reception at the Humanities Quadrangle. * Six members of the Yale faculty were recently named recipients of Yale College's teaching prizes, which recognize exceptional undergraduate teaching. The prizewinning teachers are Constantine Muravnik, a senior lecturer (II) of Slavic Languages and more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 14 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * The Justice Collaboratory to Develop First-of-Its-Kind Community Engagement Training Program for Connecticut Law Enforcement (link is external) * The Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School to Develop First-of-Its-Kind Community Engagement Training Program for Connecticut Law Enforcement Written By Justice Collaboratory The Justice Collaboratory Will Subcontract with The Council of State Governments Justice Center to Implement Trainings that Build Communit more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Twelve Students and Alumni Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships * Twelve students and alumni from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. The recipients will use the scholarships to further their education and research in science, technology, engineering and math fields. "We are delighted for our NSF GRFP recipients who are consistently demonstrating the importance and i more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Health Earns Accreditation for Noninvasive Vascular Testing * UConn Health's noninvasive vascular lab has earned a three-year term of accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing in the area of extracranial cerebrovascular testing. Vascular testing can detect serious conditions early enough to make a life-changing difference. Many factors contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on vascular testin more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 15 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * UNO Researchers Leading Statewide Effort to Support Fair, Safe Traffic Stops in Nebraska The most common interaction between police and community members is traffic stops. * In Nebraska, like in most communities, the most common interaction between community members and law enforcement is through traffic stops. And the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is leading a state-wide, multi-year research effort to make those traffic stops safer  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th Annual Conference * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th annual conference and highlighted her "Let Them Build" agenda. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUD more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Blumenthal Presses Energy Secretary to Commit to Legislation to Lower Consumer Gas Prices * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, under questioning by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Energy Secretary Chris Wright refused to commit to supporting legislation to provide Americans relief at the gas pump. "Secretary Wright, I noted on Sunday that you said that you said you were open to suspe more PR

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Western Connecticut Council of Governments selects Stantec to lead routing and design services for connected regional trail network * The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide routing and design services for the Western Connecticut Regional Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Project (the Western CT Regional  more PR