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American College of Surgeons Applauds New Connecticut Law Empowering the Public to Control Severe Bleeding
Newswise — CHICAGO — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the Connecticut General Assembly for passing HB 7200, AN ACT CONCERNING BLEEDING CONTROL TRAINING AND KITS, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. This new law makes...

Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump admin funding cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a dinner for NATO heads of state and governments hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Dutch Queen Maxima, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, Netherlands June 24,...

Connecticut OL Charlie Thom commits to the Irish
The Notre Dame Football recruiting machine (I think we’re allowed to call it that now) keeps rolling. On Tuesday, 3-Star offensive lineman Charlie Thom gave his public commitment to Marcus Freeman and the 2026 Irish recruiting class. The 6’6” 275...

Connecticut man pleads guilty to selling 9,000 dose bags of fentanyl
New Britain resident Henry Meneses, Jr., 32, pleaded guilty Tuesday in New Haven federal court to trafficking fentanyl. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court Tuesday to a fentanyl trafficking offense. He...

Connecticut Department of Labor releases ‘mixed’ jobs report for May
The number of payroll jobs in the state declined by 6,500 due to a labor strike and one-time restructuring event. Unemployment also rose slightly. WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Labor, or CTDOL, has issued its jobs report for...

Connecticut man must pay back over $100,000 after defrauding a COVID-19 relief program
Shelton resident Tony Sterlin Cantave, 45, pleaded guilty to theft of government money and making illegal transactions. He will pay $104,176 in restitution. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Shelton man has agreed to pay back $104,176 in restitution after...

Legendary Connecticut TV News Political Reporter Dies, Mourned
CONNECTICUT — Mark Davis, the legendary former Connecticut Chief Capitol Correspondent for WTNH-TV, died Monday at the age of 76, the station announced. Davis was with News 8 for more than 35 years before his retirement in 2020, and he is being...

Mayes joins lawsuit over obscure clause Trump used in 'slash-and-burn campaign' on federal grants
Kris Mayes and other attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., filed a new lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts made by the Trump administration. Trump’s cuts affect everything from crime...

Gang member wanted for murder in Mexico arrested by ICE in Connecticut
(WFSB) - The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the arrest of a Mexican gang member in Connecticut on June 12th. Authorities said Orlando Diaz-Cebada, known as “El Leches” is a member of a gang called “Los Pochos,” that traffic drugs...

What happened to Marina Mabrey? Connecticut Sun releases latest update on newly acquired guard
The Connecticut Sun would have to play without Marina Mabrey for at least two weeks. Mabrey played 29 minutes in the game against the Dallas Wings on Friday. On Tuesday, the team reported that Mabrey had sustained a left knee injury during the...

ICE Arrests Illegal Immigrant Wanted for Allegedly Murdering Mexican Law Enforcement Officer
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal immigrant in Connecticut wanted for allegedly killing a Mexican law enforcement officer. “Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs...

Nessel joins coalition in lawsuit against Trump
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday that she has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in the United States that are suing the Trump Administration. The lawsuit attempts...

Caitlin Clark Takes Time Out From Fever Crisis To Support Anthony Edwards’ $8.3 Billion Business Partnership
Is Caitlin Clark juggling too much—from carrying the Fever on the court to staying engaged off it? Since returning from her left quad injury, she’s come out firing, scoring 52 points on 52.5% shooting in her first two games back. A standout...

ICE arrests man in Connecticut wanted for murder of law enforcement official in Mexico
ICE arrested Orlando Diaz-Cebada, who DHS said illegally entered the U.S. three times. CONNECTICUT, USA — Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a fugitive who was "hiding out in Connecticut" and wanted for the murder of a law enforcement...
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Arizona part of lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts
By MICHAEL CASEY | Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts made by the Trump administration that would fund...

Crazy Connecticut Rule Keeps Yards Quiet, Hypocrisy Loud
GREENWICH, CT- The term “rules for thee, but not for me” may seem a bit trite and somewhat overused. However, when we travel down to the Gold Coast of Connecticut, located in the southwestern corner of the state, that appears to be precisely the...

Attorney General Nessel joins lawsuit challenging termination of state federal funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The lawsuit challenges what it describes as illegal attempts to terminate billions of dollars in federal funding to...

Attorney General Nessel supports lawsuits against proposed cuts to public media funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in supporting two lawsuits initiated by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). These lawsuits aim to prevent proposed funding cuts...

Pennsylvania joins lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts
BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts made by the Trump administration that would fund everything from crime prevention to food...

Automatic Renewal Law Updates - Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut
Companies selling subscriptions have been busy navigating compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule, which is scheduled to go into effect July 14. But when it rains, it pours. Despite the broad nature of the Negative...