BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: ESPN's exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament begins Friday, May 31, with coverage of every pitch from all 16 sites of NCAA Regionals available on ESPN platforms. More than 100 games will be televised across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network from May 31-June 3. In addition, every game of the Regionals will stream live in its enti  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 27, 2024: The 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series field is set and once again, ESPN will exclusively cover the entire event from first pitch to the championship dog pile. The WCWS begins on Thursday, May 30 live from Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., starting the five-day, eight team double-elimination format. The two final teams face off in the best-of-three championship series, beginnin  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong responded today to a draft decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) rejecting the Connecticut Water Company's $21.8 million rate hike. The requested rate hike would have increased water rates by around 18 percent for 107,000 customers across 60 cities and towns in Connecticut. PURA's draft decision instead orders a rate increase of only  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on the tragic death of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier: "I am absolutely heartbroken for the family of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier. We must all pray for and support his family and friends, and every state trooper and officer today, especially those who worked alongside Trooper Pelletier and t  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today announced a lawsuit against A Better Way Wholesale Autos, Inc. of Naugatuck, alleging that the dealership offered for sale used vehicles lacking necessary safety inspections and related documentation. The Office of the Attorney General first opened an investigation into A Better Way Wholesale Autos in 2021 following numerous consumer   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 31 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * "This is wonderful news for Connecticut, as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for our residents, and especially our school children," DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said. "Connecticut suffers from some of the worst air quality in the United States, and our children riding on school buses are acutely exposed to the harms of   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 1 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric today announced that they have received the final report from an independent, healthcare investment consulting firm that was engaged by the state to assist in the development of a strategic vision for the future of UConn Health's clinical operations. Produced by Cain Brothers, the report was commissioned la  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 31 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from two credit rating agencies - Fitch and Moody's - that they are each raising Connecticut's general obligation bond outlook from "stable" to "positive." "Once again, investors are taking note of the significant progress Connecticut continues to make to grow our economy and reduce our fixed cost growth," Gove  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 30 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced the creation of the Connecticut Innovation Clusters Program, a $100 million initiative to support the continued growth of critical sectors of the Connecticut economy, including biotechnology, financial technology, insurance technology, and advanced manufacturing in support of national defense. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Econo  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly this session strengthening the state's laws regarding paid sick days protections by expanding them to ensure that more workers are covered and have access to them. Connecticut's existing paid sick days laws require employers with more than 50 employees that are mostly i  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 1 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans for the Windham regional transit district to be ready to receive, store, and charge electric buses This project is the first phase of a three phase build out. The project involves bringing in new electrical and water services, charging equipment, fire suppression, necessary HVAC upgrades, as well as expanding t  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Shortly after Republicans nominated George Logan as their official nominee for Connecticut's Fifth District, Logan proved once again that he'll cave to MAGA extremists on any issue - this time on border security. In an NBC Connecticut story, Logan "declined to take a stance" on the bipartisan plan to fix our border and broken immigration system. Don't believe us? See for yourself. * * *   more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, May 29 (TNSres) -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern-produced 'Stepping Into the Shade' explores untold history * * * Excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary series "Stepping Into The Shade" will screen at the Westport Library on June 1, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's producers, host and local historians. The series explores Connecticut's tobacco heritage and local civil rights movement and is  more

BROOKFIELD, Connecticut, May 31 -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: Emerson has announced its new Branson(TM) GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanro  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN Events' owned-and-operated softball invitational is back in 2025 for the sixth year at Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. (Feb. 13-16) with Shriners Children's Hospital returning as the title sponsor. EvoShield returns as the presenting sponsor and Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is back as the event's civic sponsor for the sixth year. The 16-team field for the 2025 Shriners Children's Clea  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: ESPN Films today announced it has acquired the 22-minute documentary short "MOTORCYCLE MARY", soon to become part of ESPN Films' 30 for 30 Shorts catalog. Directed by Haley Watson (in her directorial debut), produced by Rachel Greenwald, and executive produced by two-time Oscar(R) winner Ben Proudfoot and seven-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, "MOTORCYCLE MARY" tells   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: College football on ESPN platforms presents an unparalleled portfolio of marquee rivalries, non-conference showcases, conference championship contests and comprehensive postseason coverage in 2024. ESPN will present approximately 1,000 regular season games across all platforms, kicking off across the pond in Week 0 and concluding with the CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T o  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: * * * * Three straight Saturday tripleheaders to kick off season * Appearances by No. 18 NC State, No. 19 Clemson, No. 24 Miami & first-year ACC member California * ACC Network Primetime Football and ACC Huddle at Georgia Tech, Clemson & Virginia during first three weeks * * * The countdown to kickoff of a new era of college football on ACC Network is officially underway, as the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: SEC Network kicks off the first season of a new era of the SEC with an expansive schedule of college football showdowns, starting on Thursday, Aug. 29. SECN's season opener is one of 38 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference squads across ESPN platforms in the first four weeks of the season, including 10 televised on SEC Network. New this year is the debut of a new scheduling fo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: UFC PPV action returns this weekend from Newark, N.J., with UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier. The signature event will be live from the Prudential Center on Saturday, June 1, at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on ESPN+ PPV (English and Spanish). The Prelims will be available on ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 starting at 8 p.m. The Early Prelims will start at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and S  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 29 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a 19-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island to dictate the future of American energy policy. Those five states have brought unprecedented litigation against the nation's most vital energy companies for an alleged "climate crisis," and are demandi  more

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 30 -- Legrand, a provider of lighting controls, electrical components and data center solutions, issued the following news release: Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is proud to announce its support once again for the Cisco Live Event in Las Vegas. The company's support of the event extends beyond its silver sponsorship to the use of several products from Legrand's award-winning data, power and control portfolio in  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, May 29 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Greg Olgers The Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart, an experienced pastoral leader with a deep love for Hope College, has been appointed the college's Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel following a national search. Hart is currently senior pastor of Stanwich Congregational Church in Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut, a nearly 300-year-old congregation that under his leadership has expanded into a multi-site church with regional influen  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: ESPN's coverage of the Boston Celtics' series-clinching victory over the Indiana Pacers on May 27 was the most-watched NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 in six years, since 2018, according to Nielsen. Game 4 averaged 6,628,000 viewers across ESPN and ESPN2, up one percent from last year's Game 4. Monday's Game 4 broadcast peaked with 8,003,000 viewers at 10:15 p.m. ET. ESPN's Gam  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: After 54 years without a Stanley Cup, the city of New York and the New York Rangers found inspiration in one of their own: an NYPD officer who was shot and paralyzed in the line of duty, who then helped galvanize a team and lift a curse. In its newest episode, ESPN E60 remembers the remarkable 1994 New York Rangers and how the team's Stanley Cup victory created memories to last a lifetime for the c  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island to dictate American energy policy. Those five states have brought unprecedented litigation against the nation's most vital energy companies, and they demand billions of dollars in damages. As litigation proceeds   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN will air the original program Fighter Canvas: Xander Zayas before the June 8 main event--Zayas vs. Teixeira--at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The program offers fight fans a 30-minute portrayal of undefeated rising Puerto Rican sensation Xander Zayas (18-0,12 KOs) as he prepares for his first career main event. Zayas, who signed with Top Rank at 16 as their youngest prospect ever, is n  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 31 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut mega-millionaire and hedge fund CEO David McCormick's long record of prioritizing his bottom line over American workers and lying about where he lives is facing renewed scrutiny this week as he tries to hide his out-of-touch agenda. ICYMI: Bloomberg: Rich GOP Senate Contenders Face Attacks Over China, Out-of-State Mansions * The wealthy Republicans, all endorsed by Donald Trump, includ  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 31 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Pennsylvanians are calling out Connecticut hedge-fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick for lying about being a farmer. Here's What Pennsylvanians Are Saying: * * * Observer-Reporter Letter to the Editor: McCormick pretending to be a farmer is insulting * Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick is failing spectacularly at trying to connect with Pennsylvanians, and now he'  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Pennsylvanians are calling out Connecticut hedge-fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick for lying about living in Pennsylvania and supporting policies that would raise prices for seniors during Older Americans Month. Here's What Pennsylvanians Are Saying: Citizens Voice: McCormick's money can't make him a Pennsylvanian * On Sept. 21, carpetbagger Dave McCormick flew in from his $16 million  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined an Alabama led 19-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island to dictate the future of American energy policy. Those five states have brought unprecedented litigation against the nation's most vital energy companies for an alleged "clim  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: By Lisa Prevost In April of 1980, three men traveling in a car on a street in Chattanooga, Tennessee fired shotgun blasts at four Black women waiting for a cab. A fifth women was hit by flying glass. The driver and his two passengers were all members of the Ku Klux Klan. The men were criminally charged for injuring the women, but an all-white jury acquitted two of them and gave the third a light sentence. That's whe  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 30 -- SEC Network, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Ahead of their official introductions to the Southeastern Conference, Texas and Oklahoma are each set for a day of campus celebrations as they become member institutions of the SEC on July 1. SEC Network will feature live, on-site programming surrounding each university's kickoff parties for fans, alumni, students and more. On Sunday, June 30, SECN will be live from the Forty with SE  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 29 (TNSres) -- Trinity College issued the following news: Trinity College's Anna Grant-Bolton '25 has received a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellowship from Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. The fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities. A leader of multiple service and advocacy g  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, June 1 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Western Connecticut State University senior Sydney Chenoweth (Baldwinville, Mass.) and juniors Brianna Malvino (Glen Cove, N.Y.) and Madison Zicchinelli (Miller Place, N.Y.) were each named to the 2024 CSC Division III Academic All-District Softball Team. All three also joined WestConn graduate student Charline Plasczynski (Bristol, Conn.), senior Kaitlyn Dean (Carmel, N.Y.), juniors Carly Co  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: Kerwin K. Charles, a world-renowned economist and award-winning educator whose work examines a range of topics in labor and applied economics, has been appointed the Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics, Policy & Management, effective immediately. Since 2019 Charles has been the Indra K. Nooyi Dean & Frederic D. Wolfe Professor of Economics, Policy & Management at the Yale School of Management (SOM). During h  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 31 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Study identifies a combination of factors that support and maintain the health of marine ecosystems via the churning of the seafloor by invertebrate animals. * * * By Jim Shelton A new scientific model is giving researchers an unprecedented, global look at the activities of clams, worms, and other invertebrate animals that burrow at the bottom of the ocean. And what they find may offer new insights   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale researchers assessed how long international travelers should be quarantined to prevent COVID-19 infection rise, finding it differed quite a bit by country. * * * By Mallory Locklear In December 2022, China lifted the stringent COVID-19 restrictions it had imposed early in the pandemic, and infections throughout the country rapidly increased. In response, some countries restricted travelers from China in   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 31 -- Yale University issued the following news: Twenty-six graduating seniors from Yale's Class of 2024 or recent Yale College alumni were offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the program enables graduating college seniors, graduate students, or young professionals to pursue graduat  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 1 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A new study uncovers two brain regions that control short- and long-term social gaze behavior, which could inform therapies for disorders like autism. * * * By Mallory Locklear For animals like primates, the act of gazing plays a key role in social interaction, used to both send and gather information. In a new study, Yale scientists uncover two brain regions that contribute to this type of social at  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 1 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale scientists say KL-50, their lead "chameleon" compound, effectively targets tumors without harming healthy surrounding tissue. * * * By Jim Shelton In a new study, Yale researchers describe how a novel chemical compound attacks drug-resistant brain tumors without harming healthy surrounding tissue. The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, is a crucial step in the   more