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State Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday June 30, 2024 ( 43 items )  

2024 NHL Awards Live From Las Vegas Thursday at 7 P.M. ET on ESPN and ESPN+
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: The 2024 NHL Awards, hosted by comedian Matt Friend, will celebrate the National Hockey League's best regular-season performances live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. The winner of the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover (U.S.) will be announced on Friday, June 28 in ESPN's studio show The Point leading into th  more

2024 NHL Draft Coverage Begins June 28 on ESPN and ESPN+
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * * Round One Coverage from Sphere in Las Vegas Begins at 7 p.m. ET * The Point Previews Round One at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * Coverage of Rounds 2-7 Begins June 29 at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN+ * * * The 2024 NHL Draft begins Friday, June 28, with Round One coverage from 7-10 p.m. ET on ESPN and simulcast on ESPN+ in the U.S., live from Sphere in Las Vegas, Nev. The Poi  more

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Impacting Connecticut Air Quality and Public Health
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ohio v. EPA, temporarily staying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent rule implementing the "Good Neighbor Provision" of the Clean Air Act to limit cross-state ozone pollution into states like Connecticut. "This disappointing decision is a serious setba  more

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Chevron Doctrine
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce. The decision overturns the Chevron doctrine, which required federal courts to defer to administrative agencies in cases where statutory intent is unclear. "This decision will inj  more

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Purdue Bankruptcy Order
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy order. "This decision is a definitive rebuke of the Sackler family's abuse of the bankruptcy code. The U.S. Supreme Court got it right--billionaire wrongdoers should not be allowed to shield blood money in bankruptcy court  more

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving the Government's Ability to Address Spread of Dangerous Content, Disinformation on Social Media Platforms
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 26, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision today in Murthy v. Missouri preserving the government's ability to collaborate with social media companies to address the spread of disinformation and dangerous content on their platforms. "This decision rightly preserves the government's ability to work with s  more

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Emergency Abortion Care
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States, in which the Biden Administration had challenged Idaho's near-total abortion ban. The Supreme Court today dismissed Idaho's appeal in Moyle, which sought to overturn an injunction that renders unenforceable portions   more

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Denial of Cert in Case Challenging Connecticut School Vaccine Requirements
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 25 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 24, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear a case challenging Connecticut Public Act No. 21-6, which eliminated the religious exemption to school vaccine requirements. "This is the end of the road to a challenge to Connecticut's lifesaving and fully lawful vaccine requirements. We have said al  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statements on the Death of Connecticut Department of Transportation Employee Andrew DiDomenico
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following statements on June 28, 2024: * * * Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the death of Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Andrew DiDomenico, 26, who was killed today while working on the Wharton Brook Connector in Wallingford: Governor Lamont said, "This is a heartbreaking tragedy and one that never should have happened. Andrew was wit  more

CTDOT and CEUI Statements on Death of Andrew DiDomenico
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following statements on June 28, 2024: * * * Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto and Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI) President Carl Chisem released the following statements following the death of CTDOT employee Andrew DiDomenico, 26, who was killed today while working on the Wharton Brook Connector in Wallingford. Commissioner Eucalitto said: "Ou  more

CTDOT Celebrates Grant to Reenvision Future of Berlin Turnpike
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following statement on June 26, 2024, by Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto: * * * Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today issued the following statement after Connecticut was awarded $2 million in federal funds to study, reenvision, and plan for a multi-modal future for one of its busiest central corridors along Route 5, known as the Berlin Turnpike. The Rebuild  more

CTDOT Releases the Customer Experience Action Plan Annual Progress Report
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today released its Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan Annual Progress Report highlighting the efforts being made to improve transit in the state. The CX Action Plan is a vision for the future of public transportation in Connecticut based on customer priorities and feedback. CTDOT held dozens of pop-up e  more

Dr. Lucy Yang Chosen as New Dean of the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech has named Dr. Xiaoli (Lucy) Yang as its new dean of the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Dr. Yang will begin her service at the university on Sept. 1, 2024. Dr. Yang comes to Indiana Tech from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she serves as professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. During her tenure as chair at Fairfiel  more

ESPN Announces Exclusive 'ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks' Tour Set for Labor Day Weekend
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN continues its commitment to serve sports fans anytime, anywhere, with a five-day, four-night Major League Baseball (MLB) tour this Labor Day Weekend perfect for the most avid baseball fan. The ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks tour powered by Adventures by Disney immerses fans into baseball luxury with premium ballpark experiences sure to provide lifelong memories. Stops include  more

ESPN Announces Nominees for the 2024 Sports Humanitarian Awards Sponsored by PENN Entertainment
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: Now in its 10th year, the Sports Humanitarian Awards sponsored by PENN Entertainment is a celebration of the impact made by athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who are using sports to make a difference in their communities and throughout the world. This year, the Sports Humanitarian Awards will return the evening before the ESPYS, Wed., July 10, at Citizen News in Hollywood, Calif., a  more

ESPN Guest Commentators for the 2024 The Championships, Wimbledon: Tennis Legend John Isner in ESPN Debut, Nick Kyrgios' Return
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The historic Championships at Wimbledon are set to commence on ESPN, Monday, July 1, with comprehensive two-week coverage as ESPN welcomes two giants of the game to the commentary booth: John Isner and Nick Kyrgios. US tennis ace John Isner, who retired following last year's U.S. Open, will join the ESPN tennis on-air team July 1-7, from the first round to round of 16 coverage. Is  more

ESPN Presents 'First Ball to Last Ball' of The Championships, Wimbledon 2024 Tennis
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: ESPN will present exclusively and in its entirety one of sport's most prestigious annual events, Wimbledon, from the All England Lawn Tennis Club starting Monday, July 1. For the second consecutive year, coverage will be presented by Barclays. Fans will have an array of choices to watch The Championships via ESPN platforms. In addition to the television coverage on ESPN, ESPN2 and  more

ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, Airing July 11 at 8 P.M. ET / PT on ABC
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: During The 2024 ESPYS, hosted by Serena Williams, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Dawn Staley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The 2024 ESP  more

ESPN: 2024 Stanley Cup Final Game 7 Viewership Averaged 7.7 Million Viewers, Up 182% Versus Last Year's Stanley Cup Final Clincher
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 27 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * * Oilers-Panthers Game 7 Draws Largest Non-Original Six Audience on Record and is Most-Viewed NHL Game Since 2019's Stanley Cup Final Game 7 * 2024 Stanley Cup Final Averaged 4.2 Million Viewers and 1.5 Million P18-49, Up 58% and 43% Versus Last Year's Five-Game Stanley Cup Final * 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN Platforms Averaged 1.8 Million Viewers, Up 60% Versus 20  more

ESPN: ACC Network to Welcome Cal, SMU & Stanford as ACC Member Institutions With Special On-Site Programming Throughout the Summer
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: ACC Network will commemorate the official introductions of Cal, SMU and Stanford as ACC member institutions with on-site celebration programming throughout the summer. ACC PM will be live from Dallas as SMU is officially welcomed into the conference on Monday, July 1, and ACC Football Road Trip will visit Stanford on Wednesday, July 31 and Cal on Friday, Aug. 2 as both schools offi  more

ESPN: SEC Network Takeover Hands Over the Reins to SEC Squads, June 29-July 14 College Sports (Miscellaneous) SEC Network
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: For the 10th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to the airways of SEC Network to present all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming. Beginning Saturday, June 29, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the greatest moments from the past year, including SEC Championships, SEC   more

ESPN: Top Rank Presents Junior Welterweight World Championship - Teofimo Lopez Vs. Steve Claggett
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Top Rank Boxing on ESPN, presented by AutoZone: Teofimo vs. Claggett, will be presented live this Saturday, June 29, at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. The event takes place at James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight world titles against Canadian contender Steve Claggett. Lopez (20-  more

ESPN: Transcript - 2024 Wimbledon Preview With Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 27 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following Q&A on June 25, 2024, with Tennis Commentators Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe: * * * ESPN Tennis commentators Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe answered questions on Tuesday to preview the 2024 The Championships, Wimbledon. Exclusive live coverage in the U.S. begins on July 1 at 6 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Coverage highlights include: * Every match from every court live, more than 240 hours, across ESPN, ESPN-  more

ESPN: UFC 303 - Pereira Vs. Prochazka 2 | Saturday, June 29
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- UFC, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: A high-octane championship rematch headlines this weekend's UFC PPV action with UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2. Capping off International Fight Week, the event will be live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 29, at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on ESPN+ PPV (English and Spanish). The Prelims and Early Prelims will both be available on ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes & SiriusXM Fight   more

Gartner Poll Finds 55% of Organizations Have an AI Board
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 26 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 50% of Organizations Have an AI Leader, but 88% Indicate Their AI Leader Does Not Have the Title of Chief AI Officer * * * A recent Gartner, Inc. poll of more than 1,800 executive leaders, revealed that 55% of organizations have an AI board. The poll also indicated 54% of organizations have a head of AI or an AI leader that orchestrat  more

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Recipients of Summer Mental Health Grants for Schools and Camps
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Two-Year Grants Cover Costs Incurred Through Summer 2025 * * * Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced the release of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut that will be used to support the delivery of mental health programming for students during the summer months  more

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Recipients of Summer Mental Health Grants for Schools and Camps
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Two-Year Grants Cover Costs Incurred Through Summer 2025 * * * Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced the release of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut that will be used to support the delivery of mental health programming for students during the summe  more

Governor Lamont and Serve Connecticut Encourage Educators To Participate in Training Program on Youth Service-Learning
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Two Half-Day Virtual Training Programs Will Be Held on Monday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 24 From 1PM to 5PM * * * Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, also known as Serve Connecticut, are encouraging educators in Connecticut whose schools are currently running youth service-learning programs or who would like to integrate service-learning into thei  more

Governor Lamont Launches 2024 Summer Reading Challenge for K-12 Students
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the 2024 Governor's Summer Reading Challenge -- an annual, statewide program encouraging kindergarten through Grade 12 students to read books during the summer months. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." "Partne  more

Governor Lamont Launches 2024 Summer Reading Challenge for K-12 Students
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 26 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * Winners of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge Recognized * * * Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the 2024 Governor's Summer Reading Challenge -- an annual, statewide program encouraging kindergarten through Grade 12 students to read books   more

Governor Lamont, Senate President Looney, Speaker Ritter Announce Agreement on Special Session Agenda
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 22, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter today announced that they have reached an agreement for the Connecticut General Assembly to meet in special session next week to consider legislation on several matters that require timely action, particularly due to upcoming deadlines and effective dates involving various st  more

Lt Gov and DAS Commissioner Cut Ribbon on New Western District Headquarters
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz today joined Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Commissioner Michelle Gilman for a ribbon-cutting and tour of DEEP's new Western District Headquarters in Watertown. The new headquarters is the first net zero executive branch sta  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Frontier Communications
ALBANY, New York, June 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Andrew M. Klein, Klein Law Group PLLC, 1250 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, AKlein@KleinLawpllc.com Re: Case 20-C-0267 - In the Matter of Frontier Communications Corporation, et al. Notice of Filing of Chapter 11 for Financial Restructuring. Dear Mr. Klein: In accordance with the Commission's Order Approving Joint Petition Subject to Conditions issued on Octo  more

Nominees Announced for the 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, Airing July 11 at 8 P.M. ET / PT on ABC
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for The 2024 ESPYS presented by Capital One, hosted by Serena Williams, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of The 2024 ESPYS nominees is available here [View list in the link at bottom.] and fans can cast their vote at ESPN.com/ESPYS. More information is available in the complete 2024 ESPYS Media Kit. WHEN: Voting is now underway and all categories   more

SEC Storied: 'Saturday Night Lights' Illuminates the Legacy of SEC Football Under the Lights on ESPN and ABC - Debuts July 18 on SEC Network ESPN FilmsSEC Network
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The passion and pageantry of primetime Southeastern Conference football will be on full display this summer with the debut of SEC Storied: "Saturday Night Lights" on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. ET. Directed by NFL Films' James Weiner and produced by ESPN Films, "Saturday Night Lights" was created in recognition of ESPN and ABC's landmark football deal with the SEC that kicks off in  more

Stanley Cup Final Game 7 Presented by GEICO Concludes Monday at 8 P.M. ET on ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * * Panthers Aim to Secure First Stanley Cup in Fourth Attempt of the Final; Oilers Attempt Historic Comeback After 3-0 Deficit * The Point Concludes Monday as Stanley Cup Final Lead-In Show at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * * * 2024 Stanley Cup action presented by GEICO concludes Monday, June 24, in a winner-takes-all Game 7 between the Edmonton Oilers - seeking their first Stanley Cup champi  more

Transcript: 2024 NBA Draft Preview Media Conference Call With ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following transcript on a conference call on June 24, 2024, with Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo: * * * ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo answered questions on Monday to preview the 2024 NBA Draft Presented by State Farm, which tips off on ESPN and ABC this Wednesday, June 26 and continues with the second round on Thursday, June 27 on ESPN.   more

Trump Pulls Ahead In Presidential Race, Vast Majority Of Voters Plan To Watch Debate, 16% Open To Changing Choice For President, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, June 27 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release: * * * Voters Support Social Media Warning Label And Banning Smartphones In The Classroom * * * As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, Trump has a slight lead over Biden 49 - 45 percent in a head-to-head matchup, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University national poll of regist  more

X Games Ventura 2024 Competition Begins Friday in Primetime on ESPN2
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: X Games Ventura 2024 returns to Southern California with ABC and ESPN2 showcasing 15.5 hours of live competition from the world's best action sports athletes in the sports of Skateboarding, BMX and Moto X - live from the Ventura County Fairgrounds June 28-30. Competition begins in primetime with seven-time Skateboard Vert gold medalist Jimmy Wilkins dropping into the Men's Skatebo  more

Yale: Advanced Genetic Tools Help Researchers ID New Neurodevelopmental Syndrome
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 25 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The discovery of a new syndrome can bring validation and peace of mind to patients and their families. It can also reveal avenues to treatment. * * * By Mallory Locklear In a recent study, a Yale-led research team described for the first time a rare neurodevelopmental syndrome that begins affecting patients during infancy, and typically causes developmental delays, severe seizures, cardiac dysrhythm  more

Yale: Boosting 'Natural Killer' Cell Activity Could Improve Cancer Therapy
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 26 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Natural killer cells hold promise for treating cancer. Yale researchers have found a way to overcome their main limitation. * * * By Mallory Locklear Yale researchers have uncovered a way to make a type of white blood cells known as natural killer cells -- which kill infected, damaged, or malignant cells in the body -- more effective against cancer. The approach, they say, could enable new treatment  more

Yale: Harnessing the Forces of Architecture
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 27 -- Yale University issued the following news: For decades, the Jim Vlock First Year Building Project has offered students at the Yale School of Architecture the opportunity to design and build a house in New Haven, creating badly needed homes for individuals and families who would otherwise struggle to afford one. The project recently launched a multi-year partnership with the Friends Center for Children, an early-childhood care and education in New Haven, offer  more

Yale: Rising Health Care Prices are Driving Unemployment and Job Losses
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 25 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * When health care costs rise, employers outside the health care sector cut jobs, leading to higher unemployment among healthy middle-class wage earners. * * * Rising health care prices in the U.S. are leading employers outside the health care sector to reduce their payroll and decrease their number of employees, according to a new study co-authored by Yale economist Zack Cooper. The study, published   more