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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
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
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 - 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
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
Tony Parente - Director of Business Development - Inovis Energy
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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Customized Employment gained momentum as a winning process for achieving integrated employment through a relationship between employee and employer.
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
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
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
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
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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
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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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
How Organizations Should Work
Topic: new book on business / leadership / organization / workplace
DANBURY, CT, USA, June 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As a transformational leader, you want to leave a legacy – an organization that works really great even after you’ve moved on.
Organizational guru N. Dean Meyer's latest book, How Organizations Should Work, can help. It offers a
The first NFT that is linked to a share of preferred stock
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mid Atlantic Growers Association, a Cannabis industry trade association, has announced the first NFT linked to a share of Preferred Stock, to be called The Smokin’ Token.
Says Steven A. Yergan, the CEO:
atendit Consumer Package
atendit Sensor
atendit Sensor transmitting to mobile phone
"movement triggered reminders/notices/security alerts for consumer and business use - 1 sensor with a million uses"
STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stamford, CT: Did U Remember To LLC today announced atendit® is now available for Android™ phones in the Google Play Store. The iPhone version has been available in the Apple App Store since 2020 (currently rated 4.6/5.0). The atendit® product is a combination of a Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon/Sensor and Mobile Phone App that provides users with user defined personal reminders, information notices, and security alerts
WARWICK, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Education today announced the winner of the STEAM Logo Design Contest. Jonah Townsend is currently a sophomore at Toll Gate High School enrolled in the Graphic Design and Multimedia program at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. His logo will be used on promotional items to elevate the importance of STEAM for the entire month of November across the state.
"STEAM teaches students how to think critically, problem solve and explore their creativity. Opportunities such as the STEAM logo contest also help prepares students to work in
RHODE ISLAND, June 13 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Holiday Acres Campground in Glocester for swimming because of high bacteria levels.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. 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).
RHODE ISLAND, June 13 - (Woonsocket, R.I.) Jeffrey Emidy, Interim Executive Director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, announced that the National Park Service has clarified the boundaries of the Woonsocket Company/Bernon Mills Historic District and added information to the National Register of Historic Places nomination for this Woonsocket property. The National Register is the Federal
The winners of the 2022 vector awards were honored at the Hannover Messe. The golden vector award went to Gepber Szinpad of Hungary for their multifunctional hall automated with e-chains. (Source: igus GmbH)
The winners of the 2022 vector awards for innovative and unusual applications with energy chains were selected by an expert panel of judges. There were 233 entries from 36 countries. (Source: igus GmbH)
First prize goes to event space automated with e-chains
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- igus®, a world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the winners of the 2022 vector awards on June 1 at Hannover Messe 2022. The golden
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that DEM will receive $846,343 in grants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace freight trucks and marine engines that move goods and services across the state and non-road port cargo-handling equipment serving the Port of Providence. The funding is
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. 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).
RHODE ISLAND, June 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The no-contact advisory on the Blackstone River that the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced June 5 because of partly treated wastewater being discharged by the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility will continue as the plant's operators correct ongoing unpermitted discharges, DEM is announcing today.
As a precaution, DEM advises that residents temporarily refrain from both primary
RHODE ISLAND, June 10 - Motorists strongly encouraged to use I-95 to bypass
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) updated its planned weekend closure for a section of Route 10 North where it meets Route 6 in Providence, which is now scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. Friday, June 24 until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 27. The closure is part of the ongoing Route 6/10 Interchange Project.
The closure likely will cause travel delays and motorists are strongly encouraged to
RHODE ISLAND, June 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that it has begun distributing mosquito larvicide to communities to help control mosquito populations statewide this summer. Yesterday, DEM gave away a product called FourStar – in the form of a briquet that
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- iCEDQ a leading Data Testing and Monitoring Software, is exhibiting at the Snowflake Summit 2022 in Las Vegas, June 13-16 this will be a great opportunity to meet current and prospective Snowflake users who are
Amphenol RF expands its reverse polarity SMA portfolio with additional cable mount connectors designed for use with highly flexible micro-coax cable types.
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DANBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of our popular SMA connector series with additional reverse polarity (RP) configurations. RP-SMA’s are a variation of the traditional SMAHARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that Element 119 LLC, an advanced coatings manufacturer, is planning an expansion in Connecticut. The company, which employs 14, is expected to hire an additional 36 workers over the next two years at its facilities in Thomaston and Cheshire.
“Advanced manufacturing is a major component of Connecticut’s economic future, and
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of the Honorable William J. Sullivan, who served as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 2001 to 2006:
“It is without doubt that Chief Justice Sullivan has made a lasting impact in Connecticut, having served as a judge for nearly three decades and authoring hundreds of opinions that continue to impact our legal system today. His service to our nation as a captain in the Army during the Vietnam War is also to be highly commended and respected. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues in the judicial branch.”
The Infinity team celebrates the presentation of the AS9100 banner
Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc.'s announcement of AS9100 certification
WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc., today announced that it has recently achieved AS9100 certification for
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the United States Census Bureau has approved a request from the State of Connecticut to adopt the state’s nine planning regions as county-equivalent geographic units to collect, tabulate, and disseminate census data.
Each planning region is represented by a council of government
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Congressman Jim Langevin, Rhode Island Housing and state and local leaders today announced the beginning of the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the historic Arctic Mill into rental housing and commercial space. The Arctic Mill development is the adaptive reuse of two separate historic textile mill buildings into a mixed-use complex comprised of both commercial space and residential rental apartments.
"As Rhode Island continues to lead the region in economic recovery, the
RHODE ISLAND, June 5 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is investigating the discharge of partly treated wastewater from the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 11 Cumberland Hill Road in Woonsocket. DEM was first made aware of the discharge on the morning of June 5. The discharge is currently ongoing.
As a precaution, DEM is advising residents to temporarily refrain from both
RHODE ISLAND, June 3 - Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman David Cicilline, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti and other state and local leaders gathered on the side of Route 146 in North Smithfield today to break ground for the Route 146 Reconstruction Project, kicking off the 2022 construction season.
The expansive $196 million project will make greatly needed improvements to the
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong this week moved for state custody of 28 neglected German Shepherd dogs seized from a Higganum home in May.
Dean Moore allegedly left his home at 20 Nedobity Road in Higganum on April 18 for a six-and-a-half-week family vacation to the Philippines, leaving 23 German Shepherd dogs in the care of temporary caretakers. The caretakers soon discovered the dogs had been left in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, with inadequate shelter from the elements. Only weeks before Moore’s departure, two dogs had given birth to a total of 19 puppies, who were
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today praised a decision by the U.S. Department of Education to discharge all remaining federal student loan debt incurred to attend Corinthian Colleges—$5.8 billion for 560,000 people. The action will provide at least $14.5 million in relief for 1,210 Connecticut student borrowers.
Eligible student borrowers will automatically have their loans discharged without any
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Rhode Island under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Rhode Island's LFPA-funded program aims to improve local farm viability and community health and wellbeing by purchasing locally grown products that will be distributed to underserved communities throughout the state.
"USDA is excited to partner with Rhode Island to promote economic opportunities for
Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman David Cicilline, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti and other state and local leaders gathered on the side of Route 146 in North Smithfield today to break ground for the Route 146 Reconstruction Project, kicking off the 2022 construction season.
The expansive $196 million project will make greatly needed improvements to
Angela L. Carr, Partner
Angela Carr has been named Co-Managing Partner of Barton Gilman LLP
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Angela L. Carr has been named Co-Managing Partner of Barton Gilman LLP, and succeeds her partner Frank Connor in overseeing business operations of the firm’s Providence office. Angela joins fellow co-managing partners Matthew R. Plain and Edward D. Shoulkin on the BG management team.
Angela is an accomplished
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced new investments to defray certification-related testing costs for aspiring educators in Connecticut.
A total of $2 million dollars of federal, state-level reserve American Rescue Plan Act, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) funding is
igus now offers lead screw assemblies as a single-source solution for the automotive industry (Source: igus® GmbH)
Competitively priced dryspin injection-molded lead screw nuts have higher performances
STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- igus®, a leading global manufacturer of engineered motion plastics, has announced that its dryspin® lead screw assemblies are now available as a single-source solution for the automotive industry.
In today's vehicles, advanced linear
