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Building A Strategy for GenAI Success In Manufacturing
AI is transforming business operations, yet manufacturers struggle to uncover tangible business outcomes per NTT DATA’s latest report. By Prasoon Saxena, Global President, Products Industries, NTT DATA GenAI has opened a new world of opportunities...

Two Connecticut campuses get massive solar power benefits
UNITED STATES Things just got a lot brighter in New Haven, Connecticut, where a massive solar energy project was completed in partnership with Greenskies Clean Focus. The new 2.32 megawatt network is going to power two Connecticut State Colleges...

Friday Food Insider: Maine gets matcha-fied with new 'clean-energy' drink
Coffee, tea or matcha? A new canned brand of matcha latte with roots in the coastal town of Georgetown and hitting the market this week promises "smooth, clean energy without the crash" when a caffeine jolt wears off. The drink, created by Andrew...

Connecticut's aerospace industry takes off with new jobs, growth and investment
Connecticut’s aerospace industry is soaring, adding jobs and investments as legacy giants and new players drive economic growth across the state. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut’s aerospace sector is reaching new heights. From helicopters to jet...
Rosa DeLauro highlights healthcare threats and energy program cuts in recent posts
Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1991, used her social media platforms this week to highlight concerns about healthcare access and energy program funding in Connecticut.On July 16, DeLauro posted a...

Connecticut AG Settles Claims Over Deficient Privacy Notice: 6 Key Lessons for Businesses that Collect and Use Consumer Data
While website privacy notices are now commonplace – and consumers might only skim them – a recent settlement highlights the importance of staying vigilant about complying with applicable consumer privacy laws. The Connecticut Attorney General...

Connecticut enacts new earned wage access law
On July 8, the governor of Connecticut signed into law SB 1396 to amend the licensing statute for small loan companies and to add a regulatory framework for providers of “earned but unpaid wage or salary income advance.” Under the law, Connecticut...

Roofing Scams On The Rise In Connecticut Neighborhoods
Here's a diagnosis that will strike fear into the heart of any homeowner: You Need a New Roof. Roof replacement is one of the most expensive things that can happen multiple times to your home, with an average cost of $10,000-30,000 each time....

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station celebrates 150 years with Plant Science Day
Jason White Director at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station | Official WebsiteJason White Director at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station | Official Website The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) is set to...

Connecticut Allocates $14.3M For Open Space
A runner emerges from the forest in Simsbury. Credit: Doug Hardy / CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut is allocating $14.3 million in state funding to help 22 communities purchase or protect 2,270 acres of open space, according to Gov. Ned...

More Connecticut swimming areas close due to bacteria as heat soars
Some swimming areas at Connecticut's state parks are closed Thursday after routine water quality testing revealed elevated levels of bacteria, making them unsafe. SHELTON, Conn. — As temperatures rise across Connecticut, state health officials are...

Connecticut Port Authority Headed To Mediation Over Construction Dispute
— Brian Scott-Smith, 7.16.2025Wind energy components at State Pier in New London (CT Examiner) Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to subscribe. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to...

Jahana Hayes addresses agricultural careers and federal education funding delays
Jahana Hayes, U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut’s 5th district since 2019, has recently highlighted several key issues on her social media account, focusing on agricultural education, antisemitism in higher education, and federal funding...

Connecticut AG Announces First Settlement Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act
On July 8, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a settlement with TicketNetwork, Inc. for alleged violations of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). The settlement is the first publicly announced enforcement action under the...

Connecticut Cities Find Progress Toward Clean Air Leaves Some Behind
A thick haze hangs over the Manhattan skyline in New York City from far-off wildfires in Canada in June 2023. Credit: zxvisual / Shutterstock The air turned orange — and the whole city felt it. As smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed New Haven...

Kratom Consumer Advisory Council (KCAC) Releases White Paper Debunking Claims on Safety of '7' Products
New analysis calls out misinformation, urges public health protections from dangerous 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) formulations WASHINGTON, DC, July 16, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Kratom Consumer Advisory Council (KCAC) today released a comprehensive...

Connecticut Data Privacy Act: Statutory Changes and the Start of Fines
Connecticut continues to refine its data privacy act as it implements its first violation settlement. TicketNetwork, Inc., reached a settlement of $85,000 for deficiencies in its privacy notice to consumers. Despite receiving notice from the...

CT Port Authority and construction company head to mediation
The Connecticut Port Authority is headed to mediation with one of its contractors. CPA and Kiewit Construction are trying to resolve a dispute over outstanding costs for work on the State Pier. During a Board of Directors meeting, the Port...

Connecticut Officials Warn Homeowners About Scammers Posing As These Professionals
Posted Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 4:37 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 4:53 pm ET CONNECTICUT — Connecticut officials are warning homeowners to be wary of unsolicited offers for roofing inspections and repairs, following a surge in complaints tied to...

A Progress Report on Psychedelic Drug Legislation in Connecticut and Nearby States
The burgeoning field of psychedelic medicine, which suffered a major setback last year when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected an application to approve the use of midomafetamine (MDMA) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...