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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for 2026-09-15 ( 52 items )  
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

A Guide to Transfer-Friendly Colleges (10)
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * A Guide to Transfer-Friendly Colleges * Thinking about, or currently in the process of, transferring to a new college or university? Maybe something's not clicking at your first school, and you're looking for a fresh start? If you're unhappy in school, don't feel pressured to stay that way. Learn how to find transfer-friendly schools, and choose a college or university that better fits your needs. #How to identify the most transfer-friendly  more PR

Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and sta more PR

AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration office more PR

AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions * #Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products made in unsafe manufacturi more PR

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible children of U.S. employees, reinforcing the firm's l more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urb more PR

Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest unlawful attempt to tax the states and American c more PR

Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a lower court order blocking the U.S. Postal Service  more PR

Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, sued to block the Trump Admin more PR

Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad discreti more PR

Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on B more PR

Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. Filed alongside a separate lawsui more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security policy would give immigration of more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply because they or a family member used help they we more PR

Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Sena more PR

Attorney General Tong Statement on Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut School Vaccine Requirements (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement on Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut School Vaccine Requirements * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the dismissal of a state court challenge to Connecticut's school vaccine requirements. "Vaccines save lives. Today's decision affirms what we have said since day one-Connecticut's commonsense school vaccine requirements are life more PR

Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Win Defeating Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Win Defeating Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the preliminary injunction secured by Connecticut and a coalition of 24 other states blocking the United States Postal Service from implementing burdensome requirements on vote-by mail systems ahead of the  more PR

Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

Avangrid Expands AI Adoption to Strengthen Utility Operations and Customer Experience (10)
ORANGE, Connecticut, Sept. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release: * * * Avangrid Expands AI Adoption to Strengthen Utility Operations and Customer Experience * Orange, CT -September 14, 2026 -Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, digital grid capabilities, and responsible data governance to strengthen grid reliability and improve customer service. Th more PR

Benefits Package Doesn't Change NextEra-Dominion Deal, Economic Liberties Says (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Benefits Package Doesn't Change NextEra-Dominion Deal, Economic Liberties Says * Richmond, VA -NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy today announced a new benefits package for their proposed $67 billion merger, telling Virginians the deal will now deliver lower bills, jobs, and clean energy development. But ratepayers and policymakers shouldn't be swayed. This move is straight out of the merging party playbook: a pa more PR

Binghamton University to Inaugurate Anne D'Alleva as Eighth President, Celebrate 80 Years of Excellence (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to inaugurate Anne D'Alleva as eighth president, celebrate 80 years of excellence Eight inauguration week events to honor University's past, present, and future By Anthony Borrelli September 14, 2026 Education is the pathway toward opportunity, a ticket to success and fulfillment. That vision has helped guide 80 years of growth at Binghamton University, and it's one President Anne D'Alleva intends to continue building upon in the more PR

Can AI boost open-mindedness? Team wins $1.49M grant to find out (10)
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Can AI boost open-mindedness? Team wins $1.49M grant to find out * A $1.49 million award from the John Templeton Foundation will enable Cornell researchers to explore whether artificial intelligence can be used to understand and increase open-mindedness. The foundation awarded the three-year grant to principal investigators Gordon Pennycook, associate professor of psychology and Dorothy and Ariz Mehta Faculty Leadership Fellow in the College of Arts and Scien more PR

Cancer Support Community Urges FDA to Factor Patient-Reported Outcomes and Community Diagnostic Burdens into Galleri Review (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5614 Connecticut Avenue NW, Ste. 280, Washington, D.C. 20015 T: 202.659.9709 | F: 202.974.7999 cancersupportcommunity.org September 8, 2026 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: [FDA-2026-N-8004] Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; more ST

Central celebrates Puerto Rican pride at annual parade (10)
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Central celebrates Puerto Rican pride at annual parade * Rain couldn't dampen Central's spirit at the annual Hartford Puerto Rican Parade on Sept. 13, as students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate Puerto Rican culture and community. Central's group traveled through the streets of Hartford aboard a colorful parade float, joined by New Britain Mayor Robert Sanchez. The parade drew nearly 3,000 marching participants, includi more PR

Conn. Energy & Environmental Protection Dept. Urges NRC to Withdraw Proposed Rule Changes Over Public Participation Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 September 9, 2026 Chairman Ho K. Nieh and Fellow Commissioners U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Comments of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on revisions to 10 CFR Parts 2, 7, and 10 re more ST

Connecticut Wakesurfing Demonstration Advances Policymaker Education and Dialogue (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Connecticut Wakesurfing Demonstration Advances Policymaker Education and Dialogue * On August 27, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) hosted Connecticut policymakers for an on-water wakesurfing demonstration at Candlewood East Marina. State Reps. Joe Canino, Kenneth Gucker, Arnold Jensen and Patrick Callahan participated in the event, which provided legislators an opportunity to experien more PR

Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump's Private Jet or Library Trophy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump's Private Jet or Library Trophy * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act. The bill would p more PR

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 states running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, At more PR

Expanding Access to Pediatric Dental Care (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Expanding Access to Pediatric Dental Care * A partnership between the UConn School of Dental Medicine's Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Brooker Memorial Pediatric Dental Center in Torrington, Connecticut is expanding access to dental care for children while providing UConn residents with valuable community-based clinical experience. Brooker Memorial provides care to more than 4,800 patients annually from communities throughout Litchfield C more PR

Governor Lamont, Attorney General Tong, Acting Commissioner Cimino Criticize Trump Administration Repeal of Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Attorney General Tong, Acting Commissioner Cimino Criticize Trump Administration Repeal of Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino are criticizing the Trump administration's announcement today that it finalized its repeal of carbon pollution standa more PR

How to Find the Top Nursing Program in Connecticut (10)
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * How to Find the Top Nursing Program in Connecticut * Search for the top nursing programs in Connecticut, and you'll find no shortage of rankings, reviews, and competing opinions. But truthfully, the best nursing program isn't necessarily the one at the top of a list. It's the one that aligns with your career goals, learning style, schedule, and support needs. Whether you're pursuing your first nursing credential or advancing an existing caree more PR

Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary (10)
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while the loss dropped William & Mary to No. 21. No. 1 M more PR

LIMRA: Many Americans Spend More Time on Social Media in a Week Than on Retirement Planning All Year (10)
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Sept. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA: Many Americans Spend More Time on Social Media in a Week Than on Retirement Planning All Year * LIMRA.com and LOMA.org will be offline for scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET. Nearly 6 in 10 pre-retirees say they feel highly prepared for retirement. But new LIMRA research finds that confidence often outpaces action -76% either have no written plan or have spent fewer than five more PR

Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Withdraw Voluntary Biosolids Guidance and Finalize Binding Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 04, 2026 Submission via www.regulations.gov Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids (EPA-HQ-OW-20 more ST

Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would  more PR

Md. A.G. Brown: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula Company Allegedly Sold Products Manufactured in Unsanitary Conditions at Michigan and Arizona Plants and Engaged in Alleged Cover-Up - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratorie more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials broad discretion to de more PR

NBC Connecticut Spotlights Southern's Coastal Resilience Program (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * NBC Connecticut Spotlights Southern's Coastal Resilience Program * Connecticut's coastline became the backdrop for a recent "CT Live" segment highlighting how Southern is preparing students to address the environmental and human challenges facing coastal communities. Dr. Miriah Russo Kelly, associate professor in the Department of the Environment, Geography and Marine Sciences, joined NBC Connecticut to discuss Southern's M.S. in coas more PR

New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen its commitment to high-impact scholarship, student more PR

On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law. In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to obscure the identity of law enforcement officers, no more PR

Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provide more PR

Snapshot From the Field: Studying Ecosystem Evolution in the Fastest Warming Region on Earth (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Snapshot From the Field: Studying Ecosystem Evolution in the Fastest Warming Region on Earth * A multi-year, multi-institutional collaboration called the Evolving Meta-Ecosystems (EVOME) is taking a close look at adaptive evolution in rapidly warming Arctic ecosystems. Kicking off this year's field season at the end of May from the Toolik Field Station, the researchers continued their study of how prominent plant and animal species within the cl more PR

Southern Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders 25 Years Later (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders 25 Years Later * The Southern Connecticut State University community gathered on the Academic Quad on September 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost and reflecting on the lasting impact of that day. The outdoor observance brought together students, faculty, staff, university leadership, veterans, and members o more PR

Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require v more PR

The Benton Celebrates 60 Years with Special Exhibition, Silent Auction (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Benton Celebrates 60 Years with Special Exhibition, Silent Auction * No birthday is complete without gifts (and cake), and this fall the William Benton Museum of Art marks its 60th with both - an exhibition-sized thank you to the friends who've given gifts over the last decade and a celebration that closes an online silent auction (and also includes cake). "This museum is part of UConn's history," curator and academic liaison Amanda Douberle more PR

The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health * The Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA) hosted Black Doctors Day for students across the state interested in pursuing medical careers on August 29, 2026. The goal of the event was to give students the opportunity to meet physicians who look like them, while learning more about career options in a variety of medical fields directly  more PR

Three Assumption Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty List (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Three Assumption Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty List * The Worcester Business Journal, providing business news for New England's second-largest city, has released its 2026 40 Under Forty List honoring prominent young professionals in Central Massachusetts. This year, three Assumption alumni have been honored by being named to this list. Ashley Riley '10 is a senior wealth advisor at Bartholomew & Co. in Worcester, Mass more PR

University of Hartford Launches Accelerated 3+1 Education Program (10)
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: * * * University of Hartford Launches Accelerated 3+1 Education Program September 14, 2026 The University of Hartford's College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) is launching a 3+1 Accelerated Education Program, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Education (MEd) in just four years. The program is designed for students who want to fast-track their education while gaining  more PR

Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science: Electricity and Plasma Turn CO2 Into Fuel and Other Useful Things (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 (TNSjou) -- Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Electricity and plasma turn CO2 into fuel and other useful things Carbon dioxide (CO2) can be harmful to the environment in large amounts, but can be used in the production of fuels and other useful chemicals. Doing so isn't easy, though. Now, Yale researchers have developed a new way to combine electrocatalysis and plasma to efficiently and practically generate a number of valuable products from the gas. The results a more PR