Monday, December 19, 2022

Gallup Family One Step Closer to Preserving Farming Legacy

Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), in cooperation with Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), is pleased to announce the third phase of a multi-year project to permanently protect Gallup Homestead Farm in Voluntown has been completed.

Gallup Homestead Farm is owned by Byron Gallup, a thirteenth-generation

XPO and Elves & More Deliver Holiday Surprise of 1,400 Bicycles to Children in Northeast Ohio

GREENWICH, Conn. , Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of less-than-truckload transportation in North America, has joined Elves & Morein surprising 1,400 children with the gift of a new bicycle. This week’s holiday event in Akron marks Elves & More’s final year of operation in Northeast Ohio, the organization said.

Josephine Berisha, XPO’s chief human resources officer, commented,

U.S. Navy Subbase Project Achieves Commercial Operation

DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) announced the completion of site construction and commencement of commercial operations (COD) for its project on the U.S. Navy Submarine Base in Groton, Connecticut on December 16, 2022. Achieving commercial operations of this project adds 7.4 megawatts to the

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Medical Risk Managers, Inc. Names Chris Rice President, effective January 1, 2023

Rice previously served as Vice President, Underwriting at the managing general underwriter

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT, USA, December 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Medical Risk Managers, Inc., a managing general underwriter specializing in stop loss insurance, announces today that current Vice President of Underwriting Chris Rice has been named president, effective January 1, 2023.

In this role, Rice will assume day-to-day responsibilities of the firm, which has

G2 Winter 2023 Report Gives ValidSoft Two Awards in Biometric Authentication Software

ValidSoft is proud to receive two awards in G2’s 2023 Grid® Report for Biometric Authentication Software – High Performer and Easiest To Do Business With.

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ValidSoft is proud to receive two awards in G2’s 2023 Grid® Report, for Biometric Authentication Software – High Performer and Easiest To Do Business With.

This recognition cements the company's

COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS (CBTX) DIGITAL INSURANCE AGENCY SHATTERS COMMERCIAL INSURANCE SALES RECORDS

It’s a powerful confirmation that a bank is perfectly positioned to play the critical role of trusted insurance advisor to their business customers.

Business owners are looking for trusted advisors to shop and buy their business insurance.”
— Jeff Chesky, CEO and Founder, Insuritas

EAST WINDSOR, CT, USA, December 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an internal study conducted in December 2022, Insuritas can reveal that 76% of Commercial Bank of Texas (CBTX) commercial customers who received a quote for commercial insurance, purchased from the bank's digital agency.

Jeff Chesky, CEO and Founder at Insuritas noted; “This is simply a record-shattering accomplishment that over 75% of a bank’s commercial customers that were offered

CIO Leadership: HMG Strategy Announces Record Growth, Publishes Distinctive 2023 Events Calendar for Forward-Thinking Global Tech Leaders

WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HMG Strategy, the World’s #1 digital platform for enabling technology executives to reimagine the enterprise and reshape the business world and recently recognized as a Top 10 Producer of Tech Events by Business Chief, is excited to share its record-setting growth and its lineup of 2023 CIO & CISO Executive Leadership Summits the company will be producing. HMG

BioSig’s PURE EP™ System Demonstrates Potential Time and Cost Savings at the 15th APHRS Scientific Session in Singapore

Abstract highlights promising results from PURE EP™ study at premier Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Conference

Westport, CT, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSig Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSGM) (“BioSig” or the “Company”), an advanced digital signal processing technology company delivering unprecedented accuracy and precision to intracardiac signal visualization with its proprietary PURE EP™ System, today announced that its PURE EP™ System was featured in an abstract presentation during the 15th Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) Scientific Session in Singapore.

Results from the randomized study reveal the PURE EP™ System’s potential to

Combat High-Vibration Environments with SMPM Cable Assemblies

Amphenol RF releases SMPM cable assemblies designed on industry-standard flexible cable types for high‐vibration applications.

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DANBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce high-performance SMPM cable assemblies designed on industry‐standard flexible cable types. This micro‐miniature interface is commonly used in high‐frequency applications and is ideal for high-vibration environments when mated with limited or full detent receptacle jacks.

These assemblies feature straight and right-angle plug-to-plug configurations on

Laura Wellington’s New Hybrid App Groups Users According To Vaccine-Preference For Increased Comfort

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ZNEEX app

“ZNEEX” Brings Friendship, Dating, And Walking Into 2023

I decided that the time had come to offer a comfortable solution for all sans judgment in an innovative way that inspires new friendships using healthy walks to do it.”
— Laura Wellington

MADISON, CONNECTICUT, USA, December 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As we head into the season of togetherness and indulgence, a new app is promising to help users avoid the loneliness and weight gain so many succumb to this time of year. It’s called ZNEEX.

A new hybrid app, ZNEEX provides an innovative solution for people who are eager to meet new friends with the help of a healthy walk and talk. ZNEEX doesn’t just introduce anybody to anybody, however. Instead, ZNEEX recognizes the emergence of two very distinct sets

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer Succession Plan

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLE), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize drybulk segment, today announced Frank De Costanzo will step down as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and then serve as a Special Advisor to the Board of Directors through the end of 2023. Furthermore, the Board of Directors approved the promotion of Costa Tsoutsoplides to CFO. The transition will be effective April 1, 2023.

“On behalf of our Board and the Eagle team, I would like to thank Frank for his

Attorney General Tong Urges FCC to Create Anti-Robotext Protections

Hartford, CT - Attorney General William Tong today supported the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned, or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate (DNO) list.

Connecticut has helped lead the fight to reduce the number of robocalls that

Governor Lamont Announces Federal Broadband and Digital Equity Grant Awards

Funding Will Extend Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet and Support a Statewide Plan to Broaden Technology Access, Affordability, and Use

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving approximately $5 million through two grant awards from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support the development of an extensive plan that will identify pathways to expand Connecticut residents’ access to affordable, high-speed internet and the skills to engage in today’s digital society.

The grants are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Internet for All initiative. They include a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant in the amount of

Bioasis Technologies Inc. Announces Merger with Midatech Pharma plc

US$10M Registered Direct Offering and PIPE to Strengthen Balance Sheet of Combined Company

/EIN News/ -- NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIOASIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (OTCQB:BIOAF; TSX.V:BTI) (the “Company” or “Bioasis”), a multi-asset rare and orphan disease biopharmaceutical company developing clinical stage programs based on epidermal growth factors and a differentiated, proprietary xB3™ platform for delivering therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier (“BBB”) and the treatment of central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders in areas of high unmet medical need, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement dated December 13, 2022 with Midatech Pharma plc (NASDAQ:MTP; AIM:MTPH) (“Midatech”), a

The Rhode Island Roofers Debunk an Age-Old Myth; Roofers Do Work in the Winter

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New roof after replacement in Rhode Island

New roof after replacement in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Roofers are speaking out and debunking an age-old myth of whether or not roofers work in the wintertime.

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rhode Island Roofers, a local roofing company, is stepping out to talk about an old myth that states that roofers do not work in the wintertime. But, according to the owner, they do indeed work in the wintertime, and

Governor McKee Activates National Guard to Provide Temporary Operational Support for Cranston Street Armory Warming Station

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee has authorized Major General Christopher Callahan to order up to 50 Rhode Island National Guard (RING) members to temporarily assist with the operation of the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station for Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness. RING will work with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH).

Since the plan for the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station was announced,

2019 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Results Indicate Progress Toward Act on Climate Mandates

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that Rhode Island's gross greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased 7.4% between 2018 and 2019. Over a longer timeframe, net emissions decreased 19.6% between 1990 and 2019. At 10.04 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (MMTCO2e), the 2019 net GHG emissions, in absolute terms, are below the 2020 GHG threshold of 11.23 MMTCO2e mandated by state law. The findings emerged from an analysis of the 2019 GHG

Rhode Islanders Invited to Kick Off the New Year with #FirstDayHike at Fort Wetherill State Park

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites Rhode Islanders to kick off 2023 and celebrate the New Year by joining a #FirstDayHike at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America's State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. Last year, nearly 85,000 people rang in the New Year, collectively hiking over 176,366 miles throughout the country on the hikes. This hike, the seventh such event DEM has hosted, is set for 11 AM to 1 PM.

"DEM is excited to ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike at Fort Wetherill State

Attorney General Tong Statement on Sandy Hook Anniversary

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong issued a statement on the tenth anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

“For ten years, 26 Connecticut families have woken up with a wound that will never heal. For ten years, innocent children—now teenagers and young adults—have lived with a pain, trauma and unrelenting vigilance that will never subside. Ten years ago, we lost 26 precious children and dedicated educators to one of the most horrific acts of gun violence any country has ever endured. Today, we honor this painful anniversary with love and kindness, but also with a fierce commitment to stopping the uniquely American horror of gun violence in our communities,” said Attorney General Tong. “In the ten years since that horrific tragedy, Connecticut has united in action behind some of the strongest, lifesaving gun safety laws in the nation. We cannot relent, and we will not go back.”

CME Corp., the largest US medical equipment-only distributor, announces the addition of two new warehouses

CME Corp., the largest equipment-only distributor of medical products in the U.S., is pleased to announce the addition of two new warehouses.

WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “CME Corp. has experienced significant growth in both the Chicago and Dallas markets over the past few years resulting in the need to increase our operational infrastructure. We have outgrown our existing warehouse footprints in both markets due to an increase in the level of direct-to-site (DTS) and warehousing related activity. As a sales territory grows,

Friday, September 2, 2022

BeneLynk Offers CMS Roadmap for Better Addressing SDOH in Medicare Advantage

BeneLynk Continues Ongoing SDOH Advocacy in Response to RFI from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

MILFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BeneLynk, a national provider of social determinants of health (SDoH) solutions to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Managed Medicaid plans, was recently given the opportunity to provide feedback to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The topic was how CMS could

Attorney General Tong Statement on Deer Lake

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement regarding news that the Connecticut Yankee Boy Scouts Council has come to an agreement with Pathfinders, Inc. to sell Deer Lake.

Sale of the Deer Lake camp property in Killingworth had garnered significant public attention and interest from community leaders and preservationists. The

Support Connecticut's Farmers and Restaurants During Farm-to-Chef Week, September 3-10, 2022

Kick-off Event on Saturday, September 3 in Collaboration with Green Village Initiative and Bridgeport Chefs

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) announces that 2022 Farm-to-Chef Week will run from Saturday, September 3 through Saturday, September 10. This special week encourages culinary professionals to use Connecticut Grown ingredients in new ways on their menus while educating residents and visitors about the diversity of farm products grown and raised in Connecticut.  

 

“CT Farm-to-Chef Week is an opportunity to highlight the collaboration

Google Cloud Neural Networks Creates 10,000 Works of Art Using Only Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs

Artsy Monke 8865/10000. Oil Painting. Lost at Sea.

Artsy Monke 8865/10000. Oil Painting. Lost at Sea.

The most popular NFT in the world is converted into machine-made paintings using AI software.

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Since Google's DeepDream programme in 2015, machine learning has advanced significantly. We suddenly find ourselves able to create any image we can imagine in any style, as opposed to the original technology's lucid dream of transforming everything within a photo into a creepy

ImStem Biotechnology Appoints CNS and Rare Disease Veteran Rami Levin as its Chief Executive Officer

FARMINGTON, CT, USA, September 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ImStem Biotechnology, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on stem cell based regenerative cellular therapies to treat serious diseases with high unmet needs, announced today the appointment of Rami Levin as Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors.

Mr. Levin is a seasoned biotech leader with over 26 years of experience in

A Physician Releases Thirty-One Pearls of Wisdom

From, the children's book: The Journey to Ezido Lake, A story about Empathy

A book about how Children view war

The thirty-one pearls are divided into two categories: Living and Conflict.

NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, USA, September 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- These thirty-one pearls of wisdom were compiled over decades of years. Many were written in the early hours of the morning and during driving trips. While some thoughts are unedited, others underwent weeks of revisions.

A quote or a comment follows each

Governor Lamont and Spirit Airlines Announce New Nonstop Service to Jamaica From Bradley International Airport

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today joined officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority and Spirit Airlines to announce that the airline will be adding new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The announcement caps an effort from state officials and advocates to establish nonstop service to Jamaica from Connecticut’s largest airport.

The service is scheduled to launch on December 15, 2022, and will operate

Monday, August 22, 2022

DEM Warns of Increased Wildfire Danger, Issues Outdoor Fire Ban at State Campgrounds, Parks, Management Areas

 PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces today that in response to the dangerous risk of wildfires in Rhode Island, it is banning outdoor fires at all State campgrounds, parks, and management areas. This ban, effective starting Saturday, August 20, includes all campfires at designated campground and picnic areas. Campers at State campgrounds and management areas, as well as State park patrons, will be permitted to use portable gas cooking stoves and grills, liquefied or bottled fuels, and propane/liquid-fueled lanterns in designated areas. These prevention measures are in place to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires that can seriously threaten life and property. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted.

Rhode Island is in an extreme drought and is witnessing increased wildfires with

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Attorney General Tong Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Biden v. Texas

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today praised the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Texas affirming President Biden’s authority to end President Trump’s harmful “Remain in Mexico” program.

Attorney General Tong had joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general filing an

43rd Annual Point To Point, one-mile open water charity swim at Compo Beach, Westport.

Westport Weston Family Y Point To Point at Compo Beach

On July 10, Westport Weston Family Y will be holding their 43rd Annual Point to Point at Compo Beach Westport, a one-mile open water swim for charity.

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Westport Weston Family YMCA’s Point-to-Point Compo Beach Charity Open Water Swim, one of Westport’s longest running sporting events, will take

Twice Approved is Better: igus Control Cables with a Guarantee for E-Chain and Cable Tray

Tested with 26 million strokes: the UL-certified CF150.UL and CF160.UL control cables can be laid directly from the e-chain onto the cable rack. (Source: igus GmbH)

Tested, certified, safe: with the UL-approved chainflex series CF150.UL and CF160.UL customers only need just one cable for the e-chain and the cable tray

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- igus, a world leader in moving cable management, has developed two new UL-MTW/TC-ER-certified control cable series that have been UL tested and certified for use in North American markets.

From the energy chain directly to

ARRANGR AND WEBEX ANNOUNCE A HYBRID MEETING PARTNERSHIP

Arrangr and Webex

Arrangr and Webex - Hybrid Meeting Partnership

CHESTER, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Arrangr, Inc., a leader in remote/hybrid scheduling, announced a Hybrid Meeting Partnership with Webex by Cisco, a leader in hybrid video conferencing.

Arrangr has now integrated Webex into their top-ranked scheduling platform as

Travel Advisory: Four-Month Temporary Closure of Schoolhouse Road in Warren Starts July 7

RHODE ISLAND, June 29 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close Schoolhouse Road over the Warren Reservoir, from Serpentine Road to Kinnicutt Avenue in Warren, for four months effective Thursday, July 7.

The temporary closure will allow the Department to replace old drainage

Inovis Energy Welcomes New Director of Business Development, Rhode Island's Tony Parente

Tony Parente - Director of Business Development - Inovis Energy

Tony Parente - Director of Business Development - Inovis Energy

Inovis Energy - Efficiency Forward

Inovis Energy - Efficiency Forward

Tony Parente has 13 years’ experience in the energy efficiency industry which he is bringing to his new role at Inovis Energy.

We are excited to have Tony join the team. He has the customer-first mentality which completely aligns with Inovis’s own customer-centric value system.”
— Dalton Ling, Vice President and Co-founder, Inovis Energy

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inovis Energy, a rapidly-growing energy services company is overjoyed to announce the latest addition to their expanding team, Rhode Island’s own Tony Parente.

Tony Parente will head the sales team at

DEM Reminds Public of July 1 Effective Date of Freshwater Wetlands Rules

RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Aiming to deliver higher levels of clarity, consistency, and efficiency to an important regulatory program while also strengthening resource protection, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding the public that its new freshwater wetlands rules will go into full effect on Friday, July 1. The rules, which were originally scheduled to go into effect Jan. 15, were pushed back to allow DEM staff time to provide training and create guidance, factsheets, and new application forms as part of the transition to the new rules. Mandated by state law, the DEM rules also are consistent with similar rules adopted by the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC).

"The new freshwater wetlands regulations provide a balance between the

RIDOH Recommends Closing Ginny B's Campground and Briar Point Beach for Swimming

RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Ginny B's Campground in Foster and Briar Point Beach in Coventry for swimming because of high bacteria levels.

RIDOH officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov.

DEM Environmental Police to Conduct High-Visibility Boating Enforcement Patrols During Fourth of July Weekend

RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – With the approach of the Fourth of July bringing warmer, sunnier weather, boats will soon be dotting Narragansett Bay and other Rhode Island waterways. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the US Coast Guard, urge boaters to be responsible and not operate their boats under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The agencies are announcing they're ramping up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired boating.

The annual Operation Dry Water campaign focuses on reducing the number of

Rhode Island Launches Participatory Budgeting Process for Health Investments

As a part of work to advance health equity and strategically address social determinants of health, the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing today the launch of a Participatory Budgeting pilot project. This project is being undertaken in collaboration with two Health Equity Zone (HEZ) partners (health.ri.gov/hez).

Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that allows community

WORK SUCCESS FOR EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER Successful Customized Employment Process Revealed

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Seven Hills Employment Matters Logo

Customized Employment gained momentum as a winning process for achieving integrated employment through a relationship between employee and employer.

This is a win-win for both job seeker and the prospective employer.”
— Val Larochelle

WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seven Hills/RI in conjunction with The Trudeau Center, has successfully launched the multi-faceted Person-Centered Supported Employment Performance Program (PCSEPP 3.0) with three of its participants landing jobs.

This specialized Supported Employment

Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. EPA

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency undermining the EPA’s authority to establish meaningful emission limits on carbon pollution from power plants and other industrial sources.

Connecticut joined 21 states, the District of Columbia, and six local governments in a 2019 suit challenging the Trump Administration’s Affordable Clean Energy Rule, often referred to as the “Dirty Power” rule. The ACE rule replaced the

Governor Lamont Appoints Mark Kohler as Secretary of the State

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will name Mark F. Kohler of North Haven to fill the vacancy of the Office of the Secretary of the State created by the anticipated resignation of Secretary Denise Merrill, who announced her intention earlier this week to step down from her elected office effective at noon on June 30, 2022.

Connecticut law provides that if the Office of the Secretary of the State

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Attorney General Tong, DCP Commissioner Seagull Urge Caution in Reviewing Residential Solar Contracts

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull today advised homeowners interested in residential solar panels to do careful research and be wary of misleading marketing and high-pressure sales tactics by solar companies.

The Office of the Attorney General has received a number of complaints from consumers and has active investigations into multiple solar companies regarding sales and marketing practices.

“Residential solar may help reduce electric bills and dependence on fossil fuels to power our electric grid, but consumers must proceed with caution. We have received numerous complaints regarding misleading marketing and high-pressure sales tactics by

Hoya Capital Declares Monthly Distributions For RIET & HOMZ

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RIET - Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF

RIET - Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF

HOMZ - Hoya Capital Housing ETF

HOMZ - Hoya Capital Housing ETF

Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:RIET)

ROWAYTON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hoya Capital Real Estate – an award-winning ETF issuer and research-focused investment advisor - today announced its monthly distribution rate for its suite of exchange traded funds. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations:

- Ex-Date: June 22, 2022
- Record Date: June 23, 2022
- Payable Date: June 24, 2022

Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield

Governor Lamont Statement on the Appointment of Marilynn Malerba as United States Treasurer

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement from President Joe Biden that he intends to appoint Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba of Connecticut to serve as treasurer of the United States:

“I commend and applaud President Biden’s historic selection of Chief Lynn Malerba to serve as treasurer of the United States. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to public service, most recently as chief of the Mohegan Tribe, where she led with dignity and respect for all. Her appointment is well deserved, and I celebrate yet another Connecticut resident joining the Biden administration in a high-ranking position.”

Twitter: @GovNedLamont
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Governor McKee Signs Crucial Legislative Package to Strengthen Gun Safety Laws

RHODE ISLAND, June 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed into law a crucial legislative package to strengthen gun safety laws. Rhode Island is one of just a few states to quickly take action on critical gun safety legislation intended to reduce and prevent gun violence in the aftermath of the tragic mass shootings in Buffalo, New York. and Uvalde, Texas.

The Governor was joined at the signing by Rhode Island's General Officers, House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski, bill sponsors Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey, Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Cynthia A. Coyne, Representative Justine Caldwell, Representative

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Younger than 5 Now Authorized and Recommended

RHODE ISLAND, June 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – With COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age now authorized and recommended by national health officials, vaccine for this population is en route to Rhode Island and will be available early next week.

"It's great news that some of our youngest Rhode Islanders are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19," said Governor McKee. "We are partnering with pediatricians, family physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers throughout the state to ensure that kids can be vaccinated in the settings that

Governor McKee, RI Office of Energy Resources and Dept. of Environmental Management announce recipients of Agricultural Energy Grants

RHODE ISLAND, June 21 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced $115,667 in grants to help farmers "green" their operations and save energy and money. The awards, funded through the Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Grant Program, will support solar projects at six local farms across the state.

"Our farmers supply Rhode Islanders with home-grown, nutritious foods and other locally produced products, improving our quality of life," said Governor Daniel McKee. "It is

Everyday Assistants of the Future: igus Accelerates Humanoid Robotics with Low-cost Automation

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Whether shopping, cooking, doing the laundry, or mowing the lawn, humanoid robots can become lifelong companions. With the motion plastics bot, igus presented a cost-effective prototype - and is also relying fully on the advantages of its high-performance plastics.

At Hannover Messe 2022, igus introduced the prototype of a low-cost humanoid robot

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Man, machine, or both? Humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction. They are reality. igus® has been researching humanoid robotics for some time now and presented a prototype of its motion plastics bot at Hannover Messe 2022. The igus motion plastics bot is a humanoid robot that combines the advantages of high-performance plastics and Low Cost Automation.

Robots have become an integral part of

PLDO Client Sweetspot Dispensary Opens Innovative Consulting and Delivery Facility for RI’s Medical Marijuana Patients

JOHNSTON , RHODE ISLAND, USA, June 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) is pleased to announce that its client, Plant Based Compassionate Care, d/b/a Sweetspot Dispensary, opened a new medical marijuana dispensary in South Kingstown, becoming the first compassion center to open in Rhode Island in eight years. Plant Based Compassionate Care was one of five marijuana dispensary applicants selected in the Rhode Island Office of Cannabis Regulation lottery last fall to

Monday, June 20, 2022

The Connecticut State Department of Education Encourages Students to Join the 2022 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge​ ​



HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today launched the 2022 Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge: “Mathematics: Building the Foundation for Success,” offering three ways for students to participate. 

  1. MetaMetrics offers a FREE math skills maintenance program based on

Clean Ocean Access hosts an open forum on changing lateral legislation for shoreline access in RI on June 27th, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, RHOSE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Join us in an open forum on changing lateral legislation on shoreline access in Rhode Island on Monday, June 27th at 6:00 pm.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Governor Lamont Announces Expansion of Head Start On Housing: A State Pilot Program Increasing Access To Permanent Housing for Families With Young Children

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont – along with Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno of the Connecticut Department of Housing and Commissioner Beth Bye of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood – today announced the expansion of Connecticut’s first-in-the-nation Head Start on Housing pilot program.

Head Start on Housing is a cross-agency collaboration to expedite access to permanent housing subsidies for Head Start households, increase the pool of landlords renting to

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Time to Own: A State Program Offering Down Payment Assistance for New Homebuyers in Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced today the launch of Time to Own, a new state program offering down payment assistance to low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut.


Now accepting applications as of today, the program provides a new source of funds for down payment and closing costs for applicants applying to the Connecticut

Connecticut State Department of Education Announces $12 Million Investment in Summer Enrichment ​ Connecticut State Department of Education Announces $12 Million Investment in Summer Enrichment ​ 6/8/2022 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Commends Recognized…


Connecticut State Department of Education Announces $12 Million Investment in Summer Enrichment ​

200 Grants Awarded to Expand High-Quality Summer Enrichment Programs for Connecticut Children

 

Hartford, CT - The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced the recipients of the Department’s 2022 Summer Enrichment Grant Program, which will deploy over $12 million in CSDE’s federal COVID relief funding to 200 programs delivering high-quality and accessible enrichment opportunities to children across Connecticut this summer. 

 

Initially committing $8 million to the program, the CSDE increased its investment by