SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change * Refutes inaccurate assertion that climate and energy transition risks are no longer valid concerns OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in re more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. Raoul and the coalition said that the EPA's proposed rule wou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul took action to oppose U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. In comments submitted to the NRC, Raoul and a coalition of states argue that the monumental changes the commission has proposed in s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 860.424.3000 An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer portal.ct.gov/DEEP August 27, 2026 Chairman Nieh, and Commissioners Wright, Crowell, Marzano, and Weaver U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Comments of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on NRC Regulatory  more ST

YONKERS, New York, Sept. 3 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds Delaware Governor for signing key privacy bill into law Delaware privacy law will more strictly regulate the sale of sensitive personal data, among numerous other consumer-friendly amendments to the state's existing privacy law. Wilmington, CT - Consumer Reports was on hand to celebrate today's signing of HB 380 into law by Governor Matt Meyer. The new privacy law builds on the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Ford Motor Company to Pay $2.3 Million to Resolve EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Charge * Conciliation agreement highlights voluntary efforts by Ford to address allegations of offensive language and graffiti at its Buffalo, New York facility BUFFALO, N.Y. -Ford Motor Company agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a 2021 charge alleging race and national origin harassment claims investigated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opport more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 3 (TNSrep)-- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * New Report Shows Rhode Island's Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid reimbursement for primary care. Following the state's increase of Medicaid pr more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Hispanic Federation Connects More than 250 entrepreneurs, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders at CRECER Connecticut Latino Business Expo The event highlighted small business visionaries and was a part of a larger initiative that provided skills-building workshops to more  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arkansas and Wyoming, with additional st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, DeLauro Applaud $240 Million Contract to Advance F135 Modernization at Pratt & Whitney * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chair of the Bipartisan Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, applauded a $240 million contract modification for Pratt & Whitney to advance the F135 Engine Core Upgrade program to the engineering and manufacturing deve more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Lessons from Liberia * Seventeen years ago was the last time second-year UConn dental students Faith Joy Kollie and Asonyu Nshanji visited Africa. Kollie was born in Liberia, while Nshanji briefly lived in Cameroon as a child. But this summer, both returned to the continent together, for one mission-to complete a five-day clinical internship and lead oral health workshops in Liberia. The idea to go back to her home country came to Kollie after d more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. In its lawsuit, the coalition argues that since  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet the Neag School's 2026-27 Alumni Board * UConn's Neag School of Education is pleased to introduce the current members of its Alumni Board, who volunteer to engage and connect with alumni and friends of the Neag School throughout the year. The Neag School Alumni Board has a history of influencing the Neag School's outreach in the alumni community and supporting current and future students. With a focus on alumni engagement, the Board supports  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 28, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 To Whom It May Concern: The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) respectfully submits the following comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) proposed rule, "Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heav more ST

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New UConn Research Reveals That IRS Staffing Cuts Significantly Impact Taxpayer Filings * A reduction in IRS employees has a direct impact on taxpayer filings and may result in billions in lost revenue, according to research compiled by two UConn accounting professors and a UConn Ph.D. recipient. Professor Vishal Baloria presented the findings in June to hundreds of IRS employees and researchers at the 16th Annual IRS/TPC Joint Research Conferenc more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $65 Million Sale of Class A Greenwich Medical Center in Greenwich, Connecticut Newmark announces the Company has arranged the ~$65 million sale of Greenwich Medical Center at Holly Hill, a 106,092-square-foot Class A outpatient medical campus located at 75 Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich, Connecticut. Benedict Realty Group sold the property to Healthcare more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Brandywine appoints interim campus chief academic officer Holly Ryan, associate professor of English at Penn State Berks, has been appointed interim campus chief academic officer at Penn State Brandywine, effective Sept. 15. Ryan, who will serve in the interim role for the 2026-27 academic year, brings nearly 20 years of research, teaching and service to the position, along with faculty and campus leadership experie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Via Regulations.gov (EPA-HQ-OW- 2023-0469) Brenda Bowden Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (28221T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Comments of the Plastics Industry Association Proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems, 91 Fed. Reg. 39,952 (July  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Retired Navy captain encourages NUWC Division Newport employees to build workplace connections * NEWPORT, R.I. - Dr. Robert Roncska, a retired Navy captain, better known as "Navy Bob" -a nickname given to him by former President George W. Bush -visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Aug. 21 for a series of meetings and to address the workforce. Roncska stressed the importance of building relationships through a number of stor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), filed an application under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 14303 for approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc. (Ambassador) (collectively, Carriers). According to the ap more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Faculty Named Academy Fellows * Two faculty members from the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, Eileen Condon, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, and Carrie Eaton, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE, FAWHONN, have been selected for induction as 2026 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the Academy is one of nursing's most prestigious honors, recognizing individuals for substantial, sustained, and significant contributions to heal more PR

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: * * * UHart Students Take Eclipse Research to New Heights in Spain "You know, when you're a kid, and you're saying, 'I want to be an engineer,' being able to work for NASA -- little me would have been so proud of me today seeing me do this." - For University of Hartford student Javier Serrano '27, those words took on new meaning this summer as he traveled to Spain to help conduct a NASA-supported eclipse research mission. Serrano, an electromechan more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Zimmerman named Eli and Edythe Broad Professor of Economics, Education, and Management Seth Zimmerman, a distinguished scholar of the economics of education, has produced policy-relevant research that has had profound effects on his field. - Seth Zimmerman, a prominent scholar of labor economics and public finance, with a focus on the economics of education, was recently appointed the Eli and Edythe Broad Professor of Economics, Education, and Management. more PR