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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for 2026-07-14 ( 35 items )  
AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 13 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today announced the next leg of the "AEM Manufacturing Express," which will hit the road on August 31 for the third consecutive year. During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" will stop at 18 manufacturing facilities across four st more PR

AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger * Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors and two of the five major basic cable comp more PR

AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawfully reduce competition in the film and television more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors and two of the five major basic ca more PR

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hollywood history, would combine two of Hollywood's f more PR

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors i more PR

Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros. (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros. * July 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would illegally undermine competition throughout the enterta more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger * July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors and two of the five major basic cable companies.  more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). "If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay the price - through higher bills, fewer jobs, les more PR

Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate th more PR

Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors and two of the five major  more PR

Avangrid Recognized for Commitment to Employee Mental Health (10)
ORANGE, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid Recognized for Commitment to Employee Mental Health Mental Health America recognizes Avangrid with their highest-level recognition for excellence in Workplace Mental Health - Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced its second consecutive Platinum Bell Seal award, the highest-level recognition, for its commitment to employee menta more PR

Conn. Coalition Against Domestic Violence Opposes HUD Housing Access Rule Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Hartford, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. CCADV emphasizes that the proposed rule would undermine the safety and wellbeing of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by limiting protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. CCADV, an organization uniting 18 member groups serv more ST

Dr. Maria Krol Accepted as a Fellow into American Academy of Nursing (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 13 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Maria Krol Accepted as a Fellow into American Academy of Nursing * Dr. Maria Krol, interim executive director of healthcare programs in the College of Health and Human Services and professor of nursing, has been accepted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing (Academy) as a member of the class of 2026. The Fellows represent a distinguished cohort of nurse leaders recognized for their substantial contributions to improving  more PR

Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join (10)
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join * Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouraging them to ensure this anticompetitive and illegal more PR

Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 14 -- Save the Sound posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam Restoring Long Island's Nissequogue River natural wildlife habitat and supporting the natural floodplain at forefront of litigation - (EAST ISLIP, NY) -- Six environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Suffolk County Legislature challenging the County's failure to fully evaluate the potential ecological and community resili more PR

ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter * * Widely regarded as one of sports media's most influential reporters, Schefter extended his ESPN tenure beyond 20 years * Continues his year-round multi-platform presence breaking the league's biggest news across ESPN ESPN has signed Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to a new multi-year agreement that will extend his tenure with the compan more PR

ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19 * * WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars grant wishes * Wishes debut on SportsCenter July 19-23 Since its inception in 2006, ESPN's "My Wish" series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. The award-winn more PR

George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know By Gavin D. George, Mallika Dargan In an article for Reuters, Haynes Boone Partner Gavin George and Associate Mallika Dargan examine how global privacy control (GPC) is reshaping the U.S. privacy compliance landscape. As more states require businesses to honor browser-based opt-out signals and regulators increase enforcement efforts more PR

Governor Lamont Reminds Families That No-Cost Meals Are Available for All Children While School Is Out During the Summer Months (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Reminds Families That No-Cost Meals Are Available for All Children While School Is Out During the Summer Months * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today are reminding Connecticut families that during the summer months, nutritious meals are available at no cost to all children in the state, helping to ensure that students continue to have access to healthy meals w more PR

Larson Applauds Court Ruling Blasting Sham "Get Out of Jail Free" Settlement for Trump and MAGA Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Court Ruling Blasting Sham "Get Out of Jail Free" Settlement for Trump and MAGA Allies * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded Judge Kathleen William's court decision castigating President Trump's sham $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS that included payments to the Trump family and January 6 th insurrectionists, as well as a "get out of jail free card" that would bar the government from investiga more PR

Lee Applauds Trump's Actions Reining in Monument Overreach (10)
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Applauds Trump's Actions Reining in Monument Overreach Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded President Donald J. Trump's proclamation modifying the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. "Today's proclamation shows that President Trump listens to Utahns and respects the limits Congress placed on the Antiquities Act," said Chairman Mike Lee. more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July, which  more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The pro more PR

Northeast Gas Association Urges Flexible Implementation of Proposed Gas Pipeline Safety Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Northeast Gas Association, Westborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding proposed rules to enhance the safety of gas distribution pipelines. The comments focus on PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines," which addresses updates to distribution integrity management programs, emergency response plans, operations and maintenance practices, and other safety-r more ST

Oral Health Interoperability Alliance Advocates for Inclusion of Dentistry in CMS Prior Authorization Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Oral Health Interoperability Alliance, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to explicitly include dental entities within the scope of its interoperability and prior authorization modernization rule. This letter responds to the HHS proposal concerning interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medica more ST

Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App * MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Marcello Hernandez, The 2026 ESPYS will a more PR

R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) and Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich); Matt Taibi, the Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 251; Patrick Leonard of Teamsters 251; Bridget Quinn, the Legislative Director for Teamsters more PR

Sean Jeffery Appointed to the American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine Board (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Sean Jeffery Appointed to the American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine Board * The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Council has appointed Sean Jeffery, Pharm.D., to the Geriatric Medicine Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Among other roles, the Specialty Board defines and refines standards for certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in the discipline. Jeffery is the Director of Pharmacy Serv more PR

SEC Network set for 50 hours of original studio programming for 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank, live from Tampa, July 19-23 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network set for 50 hours of original studio programming for 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank, live from Tampa, July 19-23 * * Special edition of SEC Nation Presented by Kinder's to kick off festivities on Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. ET * SEC Now: Live from SEC Football Media Days primetime special airs Tuesday, July 21, on SECN and ESPN2 (8 p.m.) * SEC Storied: Becoming Hines Ward premieres Tuesday, more PR

Sens. Blumenthal, Schiff Urge ATF To Maintain Firearm Maker Marking Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sens. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, have raised concerns with the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives over a proposed rule that would change marking requirements for National Firearms Act firearms. The senators submitted a public comment letter cautioning that the new rule would allow makers of certain firearms to rely on existing manufacturer markings instead of adding their own identifying information. The proposed ATF rule seeks to ease  more ST

UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award * Mechanical engineering assistant professor Chang Liu has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development ( CAREER ) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the agency's highest honor supporting early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional potential as both researchers and educators. The award recognizes Liu's innovative work at the inte more PR

Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of  more PR

Weiner to Step Down as Leader of Global Affairs after 14 years (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Weiner to Step Down as Leader of Global Affairs after 14 years * Colleagues, We are writing to share several updates regarding the Office of Global Affairs. Following 14 years of leadership as Vice President for Global Affairs, Dan Weiner has decided to transition from his administrative role and return to the faculty. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize his many contributions to the University and share plans for the future le more PR

Yale: Analysis of 380 Trillion AI Tokens Reveals How the Technology is Transforming Financial Markets (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 13 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Analysis of 380 trillion AI tokens reveals how the technology is transforming financial markets A study of a massive dataset of real-world AI consumption shows on how AI is affecting businesses, workers, and financial markets. By Mike Cummings Financial markets are rewarding companies that are well positioned to benefit from widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with higher returns, according to a new Yale-led analysis of 380 trillion AI to more PR