WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States Honorable Robert Cekada Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explos more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 4, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail The Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States Robert Cekada, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, T more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) disclosure of drivers' p more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. In the brief, Attorney G more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans are the Party of Results. Democrats are the Party of Radicals. * "Under the extreme Democrat manifesto, the American people would be forced to pay more, earn less, and be less safe and secure." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today contrasted the Republican agenda of safety and prosperity to the radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary Democrat manifesto. Sen. Barrasso's remarks as delivered: "I more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Hosts Passport, TSA Precheck, & Global Entry Enrollment & Renewal Event in Hartford * [Hartford, CT] - On Friday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will host a Passport Day in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider, to assist individuals with passport renewals, first-time passport applications, TSA PreCheck enrollment, and Global En more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 33 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06510 203.498.4240 www.ctvoices.org July 22, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Interim Final Rule titled, "Medicaid Program; C more ST

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * DCP Releases Annual Licensing Data: Industries With Biggest Growth Include Cottage Foods, Health Clubs DCP Issues More than 260,000 credentials annually across regulated industries - The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) License Services Division released its 2025 annual licensing data Wednesday. The new report shows the industries with the biggest growth and greatest decline by credential volume since  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 7 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * DEEP Seeks Public Comment on Draft Request for Proposals for Farmers' Markets in Three Connecticut State Parks Comments Due August 28, 2026, for New Program in DEEP's Partnership in Parks Initiative - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites the public to comment on a draft Request for Proposals (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/outdoor_recreation/industry-and- more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved revisions to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan (SIP) that establish air pollution control requirements for a Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC Cromwell compressor station and confirm that no rubber tire manufacturing sources currently operate in the state. The final rule takes effect Sept. 8, 2026. The action approves Connecticut's submission addressing reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions un more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Future military physicians gain lab experience at OMRF * As May turned to June, Emma Gu was serving on a fast-attack submarine off the Connecticut coast. Her classmate at the U.S. Naval Academy, Daotian Ma, was on a transport ship in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, at the U.S. Military Academy, Michael Golden was leading drills as a platoon sergeant. Within days, each would temporarily trade their military uniform for a lab coat at the Ok more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts More Than 70% of Global Ad Spend Will Flow Through AI-Influenced Self-Serve Advertising Platforms by 2028 CMOs Must Prioritize Strategically Critical Platforms and Strengthen Independent Measurement - By 2028, more than 70% of global ad spend and 80% of U.S. ad spend will flow through self-serve advertising platforms in which AI materially influences media buying, cost and out more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval of the Honorable Melanie L. Cradle To Serve on the Supreme Court * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the vote today by the Connecticut General Assembly's Judiciary Committee approving his nomination of Connecticut Appellate Court Chief Judge Melanie L. Cradle to serve on the Connecticut Supreme Court. "Today marks an important-and long overdue-milestone as Melanie C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: January 6 Prosecutors Raise Alarm Over Trump Judicial Nominees' Refusal to Truthfully Answer Questions About 2020 Election, Attack on the Capitol * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, were joined by three former federal prosecutors to raise alarm over the ongoing refusal of Trump Administration judicial nominees to acknowledge the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard. The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to 35 Illinois Administrative Code parts 217, 218 an more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA: The Retirement Planning Gap Is Real -- 88% of Pre-Retirees Think About Retirement Income, but 50% Lack an Updated Plan * LIMRA's Retirement Income Readiness Report finds only 1 in 4 American pre-retirees believe protected lifetime income such as Social Security, pensions and annuities will cover their basic expenses in retirement WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 5, 2026 -How prepared do Americans feel for retirement? New research from L more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 7 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Natural Resources Police Promotes 38 Officers, Announces Leadership Updates Lieutenant Colonel Brent Trautman named Deputy Superintendent; other officers honored for new leadership roles at ceremony in Arnold - The Maryland Natural Resources Police held a promotional ceremony Wednesday evening where 38 officers were recognized for rising in ranks from corporal through lieutenant colonel at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold.  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- July 2026 * The RV Industry Association represents over 430 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month, we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives on safety and education, grow and expand the RV market, purs more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine * UConn School of Medicine once again is home to a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship training program. The School of Medicine previously had one from 2013-2019. Fellows will train predominantly in the Mohs surgery clinic taking care of a multitude of skin cancer patients ranging from routine to complex. They will also gain exposure and expertise weekly in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Coast Guard Installations, Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), along with U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Cindy Hyde-Sm more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and merge with BNC National Bank, which would gran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 5, 2026 Ms. Michelle Ferritto Office of Rulemaking Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: "Designation - Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility") Dear Ms. Ferritto: The New York State Metropolitan Transp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1050 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036 > nmac.org July 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Interim Final Rule with Comment Period, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals" - File Code CMS-2454-IFC Dear Administrator O more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 305 Boston Avenue, Stratford, Connecticut 06614 July 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Optimus Health Ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larson and Davis Call for Independent Review of Questionable Federalization of Disability Reviews by Trump Officials at Social Security * Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) announced a new request for an independent review by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) of the Social Secur more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Partners with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to Offer Direct Admission for Gold Award Recipients * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that streamlines the college admissions process for Girl Scouts across the country who have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following letter to SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 30, 2026 Mr. Masayoshi Son Chairman and Chief Executive Officer SoftBank Group Corp. 1 Circle Star Way San Carlos, CA 94070 Dear Mr. Son: We write regarding concerns surrounding SoftBank Group's reported $50 million contribution to President Trump's presidentia more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following letter to Madison Faupel, treasurer of the Trump Presidential Library Foundation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 Ms. Madison Faupel Treasurer Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation 115 Eagle Tree Terrace Jupiter, FL 33477 Dear Ms. Faupel: We write with questions about the financial disclosures from the Donald J. Trump Presidential Libr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal David M. Swegle Office of Family Assistance Administration for Children and Families 330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001 Dear Director Swegle: We, the Attorneys General for the States of New York, District of Columbia, Califo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 8, 2026 Re: Comment on ATF Proposed Rule: Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached "Stabilizing Braces" Docket No.: ATF-2026-0335 RIN 1140-AA98 Submitted by: Nathan Siegel Legal Business Partner Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 1 Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut 06890 I. Introduction Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ("Ruger") appreciate more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov. ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226 Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0001; RIN 1140-AA82 Comment on Proposed Rule on "Revising Firearms Transaction more ST

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Coveted Class - Applied Mechanics I * Even when walking her dog, Sarira Motaref, professor-in-residence in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SoCEE), is attuned to structures and forces -and to her classes. Looking at how her dog's tail moves and how the leash is being pulled might give her an idea for a real-world example that can help her students grasp a complex concept. "My teaching," she says, "is always at the  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Whittington and Cohn Defend Campus Free Speech in Amicus Brief in Focus v. Eltife * John Cohn and Keith Whittington at a panel last year. The two recently filed a brief in a campus free speech case. On May 27, Keith Whittington, faculty director of Yale Law School's Center for Academic Freedom and Free Speech4 (CAFFS) and Joe Cohn, its executive director, filed an amicus brief5 with the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a campus free speech case with more PR

NORWALK, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Xerox issued the following news release: * * * Xerox Holdings Corporation Declares Dividend on Common and Preferred Stock Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share on Xerox Holdings Corporation Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $20.00 per share on the outstanding Xerox Holdings Series A Convertib more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Using salt to fight difficult-to-treat biofilms A Yale study shows that salt can help deliver drugs to some bacteria-filled biofilms, and possibly deform the biofilm itself - Biofilms--bacterial communities encased in a sticky, polymer-rich matrix--can be difficult to treat because that matrix slows antibiotics and drug-carrying particles. With help from salt, though, Yale researchers have found a way to steer thes more PR