SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump from Interfering w/CA Ballots Attorney General Dan Rayfield today again backed California in its fight to protect its elections, co-leading a filing that urges a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to keep about 20,000 mail ballots from being counted in an e more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Leads 17-State Coalition: No One is Above Fraud Laws... Not Even Trump * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today led 17 states in defending a basic principle: fraud is against the law, no matter who commits it or how sophisticated the victim is. Oregon filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the civil fraud case New York brought against Donald Trump and his business associates for inflating the values of assets to obtain better term more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber: * * * SUMMARY As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various kinds of discrimination, including disparate treatme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Disparate Impact How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms rely on proxies for protected characteristics; when  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Considering Requirements Beyond Nondiscrimination Beyond establishing new antidiscrimination requirements in federal law, or amending existing ones, Congress could consider other frameworks for addressing algorithmic decisionmaking exercising different levels of oversight, such as transparency, audit, or design requirements. more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Supporting State's Right to Seek Accountability for Fraud Among Private Businesses * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in People of the State of New York v. Trump, emphasizing the important role state attorneys general play in policing economic fraud even when that fraud takes place in private commercia more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. The brief, joined by a coalition of 17 other states and the Distric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Defending Authority to Enforce Fraud Law Against President Trump * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 states in urging the New York Court of Appeals to reject an argument by Donald Trump that could weaken the ability of state attorneys general to hold businesses and individuals accountable for fraud. Connecticut joined an amicus brief in the civil fra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * 10.28.2026 Blumenthal Demands FDA Action on Estrogen Patch Shortage Doctors in CT report 90% of women unable to access prescriptions in a timely manner [Hartford, CT]--U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today wrote to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding the agency take immediate steps to alleviate the drug shortage of estrogen patches, a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), currently impacting women experiencing meno more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * 10.27.2026 Blumenthal Rings Alarm Over VA Secretary Collins' Failure to Use Key Oversight Bodies VA advisory committees provide veterans, survivors, and caregivers a direct voice to VA leadership [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is demanding answers about Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins' failure to properly utilize advisory committees at VA. The De more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CAHNR Hosts First Annual Alumni Awards Event * UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) recently hosted a new event that recognizes a remarkable group of alumni. The event brought together recent alumni, as well as faculty, staff, and members of the CAHNR Dean's Advisory Board to celebrate awardees who embody the values of innovation, mentorship, service, and lifelong learning that are at the heart of CAHNR's land-grant more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Charles Donahue Lecture Offers a New Way to Think About Healthcare Costs * Speaker Lindsay Jubelt, CEO of the New England market of Optum Health, discussed why the U.S. healthcare system rewards activity over outcomes and suggested what actually makes people healthier. When Lindsay Jubelt received her white coat upon entering medical school, her grandfather, also a physician, gave her a charge: "Your job of being a doctor is not more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Court Ruling Blocking Medicaid Work Requirements * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) responded to news that a federal court had blocked the implementation of unlawful Medicaid work requirements under the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Connecticut Attorney General Tong led the lawsuit that blocked this requirement. "Today's ruling is a victory for every Connecticut resident and family that counts on HUSKY (Medicai more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Perrigo Sale of Infant Formula Business to ByHeart Co-Founders' New Company * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement following an announcement from Perrigo that it will sell its infant formula business to MeridianMade, a new company founded and led by ByHeart co-founders Ron Belldegrun and Mia Funt: "ByHeart was at the center of one of the most serious infant formula safety issues in recent memor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Unveils Medicare For All Plan That Preserves Private Health Insurance * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced the Medicare for America Act, her legislation to achieve universal healthcare in the United States. The bill opens an expanded and improved Medicare to anyone who wants it, with a stronger benefits package than any coverage available today, and takes on the underlying drivers of healthcare costs that are squeez more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Art Gallery to present 'Echoes of the Circle: The Eastern Community Mandala' By Tim Stevens Willimantic, CT (10/28/2026) -- The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Echoes of the Circle: The Eastern Community Mandala," from Nov. 2 - Dec. 4. The exhibition explores connections between art, everyday rituals, and community. A public reception will be held on Nov. 5 from 4-6 p.m. Curated by Assistant P more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Emerging Technologies Forum Connects Education, Industry, and Connecticut's Future Workforce * As emerging technologies reshape industries and redefine the skills needed in the workplace, Southern Connecticut State University is bringing together educators, employers, and students to help Connecticut prepare for the future. Southern's second annual Emerging Technologies Forum, held Oct. 23 at 101 College Street in New Haven, attracted  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN joins as global broadcast partner of the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 * * The Global Broadcast Partner of Special Olympics will bring coverage of the first Special Olympics World Games held in Latin America to the world. From 16-24 October 2027, Santiago, Chile, will host the Special Olympics World Games. This marks the first Games to be held in Latin America and in a Spanish-speaking country. The  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPNews combine to carry more than 150 NBA G League games for the 2026-27 season * ESPN will present more than 150 NBA G League games during the 2026-27 season across ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPNews, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10. Opening-night coverage on ESPN+ features nine games, including Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Oklahoma City Blue, Rip City Remix vs. Salt Lake City Stars, Motor City Cruise vs. Clevelan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Announcement of Determination To Approve Authorized Program Revisions This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of requests to revise/modify EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting from Arkansas Energy and Environment (E&E), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protec more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses * Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court ruling blocking the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Med more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * How 'We the People' Can Uphold Democracy in the Age of Social Media and AI * The Community, Democracy and Dialogue initiative at UMass Amherst recently convened a panel in the final weeks before the midterm election to explore the influence of social media, AI and misinformation. "The Consent of the Governed After 250 Years: Democracy in the Age of AI and Social Media," which was held on Oct. 14 in the Campus Center Auditorium, gathered expe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Deems Artificial Intelligence an 'Existential Threat', Rejects Republican Fearmongering, Calls for Immediate Action Heading Into the Midterms October 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Ahead of next week's midterm elections, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sat down for a long-form interview with NBC News's Garrett Haake on the politics of artificial intelligence (AI) and the path ahead for Congress to regulate it. In a wide-ranging con more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Details CODEL to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Reporters, Experts, Foreign Dignitaries October 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday joined The Atlantic's Missy Ryan at the Middle East Institute for an in-depth conversation on his Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip earlier this month to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Doha, Qatar. "I think we are seeing the president ready another devastating military ca more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Inspires Students at Southern's High School Journalism Day * Nearly 300 high school students from across Connecticut gathered at Southern Connecticut State University on Oct. 23 for High School Journalism Day, an opportunity to learn from award-winning journalists, media professionals, and university faculty. Hosted by Southern's Journalism Department in the Adanti Student Center, the event featured a  more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 31 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * DRC: Over 30 Million people Projected to Face Hunger as Conflict and Ebola Compound Crisis KINSHASA (October 30, 2026) - The number of people facing crisis levels of hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surged by 2.3 million in less than a year, according to the latest analyses from the Integrated Food Security Phas more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 31 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * HAITI: Millions of children face severe hunger as armed groups and super El Nino push families to the brink PORT-AU-PRINCE (October 29, 2026) - Nearly six million people in Haiti, including millions of children, are facing emergency levels of hunger, according to new hunger data.[1] According to data from the Integrated Food Secur more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Bran Crudden and Transparent Equity Entrepreneurs, LLC, No. 3:26-civ-01905 (D. Conn. filed October 29, 2026) On October 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Connecticut resident Bran Crudden and his solely owned and operated company Transparent Equity Entrepreneurs, LLC, for allegedly operating a fraudulent investment scheme. Crudden and Transpar more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Strengthening Mathematics Recovery in Connecticut: Research-Informed Priorities for Local Districts * Editor's Note: Katherine Mack prepared this research brief with UConn's Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). The full brief examines post-pandemic mathematics recovery in Connecticut. Below is an executive summary. Connecticut's mathematics results show encouraging movement on state assessments, but the state h more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Student Researcher Receives Connecticut Women of Innovation Award * For her innovative research in environmental sustainability and commitment to expanding opportunities in STEM, Southern Connecticut State University student Maritza Sanchez has been named the recipient of the 2026 Collegian Innovation and Leadership Award at the Connecticut Technology Council's annual Women of Innovation Awards. Presented annually by the Connecticut Te more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Connecticut Pharmacists Association 150th Annual Meeting Recognizes UConn Pharmacy Faculty and Students * The Connecticut Pharmacists Association held its 2026 meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, honoring UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) faculty and students and inaugurating Sean Jeffery as the association's new president. Sean Jeffery, a UConn alumnus and clinical professor of pharmacy practice, assumed the  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The IP Beacon(r) - October 2026 * The October 2026 edition of Haynes Boone's IP Beacon(r) provides timely legal insights for businesses, innovators and intellectual property owners navigating developments in patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and artificial intelligence. Highlights from this edition are featured below, including analysis of recent federal appellate decisions, emerging AI re more PR

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * Top Medical Billing and Coding Skills * If you're curious about a career in the medical field but not a patient-facing role, learning about medical billing and coding skills is a great place to start your research. Medical billing and coding professionals have a vital role in healthcare, engaging with medical records, insurance claims, and healthcare providers. A medical billing and coding program provides the education you need to succeed in  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 31 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity College Endowment Exceeds $1 Billion October 30, 2026 Trinity College's endowment has grown to more than $1 billion for the first time in the history of the institution. The College announced recently that the endowment stands at approximately $1.014 billion, according to an independent audit of Trinity's financial statements for Fiscal Year 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026. Trinity now joins an elite group of fewer than 200 colleges and universit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 31 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity's Faculty Excellence Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements October 30, 2026 Trinity College faculty members were recognized for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, teaching, service, and leadership at the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony. President Daniel G. Lugo and Provost and Dean of Faculty Sonia Cardenas welcomed the College community to the event, which was held on October 29 in Mather Hall's Washington Room. The program  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Professor Co-Chairs National Academies Study of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs * When the federal government invests hundreds of millions of dollars annually in small-business research and development, how should it determine whether those investments make a meaningful impact? That question was pivotal to a comprehensive National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study co-chaired by UConn business professor Timoth more PR

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 31 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: * * * Career Exploration Day Gives Students a Taste of the Professional World October 29, 2026 For hundreds of University of Hartford students, it was a chance to step into the professional world. UHart's annual Career Exploration Day was bigger than ever this year, as the University continues to expand its industry partnerships and career ready experiences. Students boarded buses to connect with more than two dozen companies and organizations, rep more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 31 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Announces Alumni Awards Class of 2027 Join the UMKC community in recognizing their achievements at the Alumni Awards Celebration on April 30, 2027 - Each year, UMKC recognizes a select group of alumni for their inspirational accomplishments. The event is the university's largest event supporting student completion grants, which help cover financial holds that could otherwise be a barrier to students' graduating. The Class  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 31 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * With Reflections from Deans Past and Present, Yale SOM Kicks Off 50th Anniversary October 30, 2026 At a New York City event, Dean Kerwin K. Charles and former deans Jeffrey Garten and Edward Snyder reflected on their tenures at the helm of SOM. - Hundreds of Yale SOM alumni packed into a Manhattan ballroom this month to honor the school's 50th anniversary and kick off a year of celebrations with a panel featuring three deans representing differen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, and Pedophiles * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS has been empowered to enforce our nation's laws and make American safe again WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens across the country, including those convicted for heinous crimes such as homicide, drug-induced rape, and continuous s more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news: * * * Soil Carbon Isn't Too Messy to Measure Re-measuring the same spots a year later cuts through the natural variation that has made soil carbon so hard to verify, researchers at the Yale School of the Environment found. - Dig into one Hudson Valley farm field, and you might pull up soil that's 5% carbon. A few steps away, it's closer to 3%. That patchiness is a major reason many scientists have doubted that anyone can directly track whethe more PR