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News from May 2023

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Connecticut: 78 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Constitution State News | May 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 78 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Connecticut during week May 6

By Constitution State News | May 21, 2023

Connecticut's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC reports 35 deaths among Connecticut Hispanics in week ending April 29

By Constitution State News | May 21, 2023

There were 35 Hispanic people who died in Connecticut in the week ending April 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Governor Lamont and Treasurer Russell Announce Connecticut Receives Credit Rating Upgrade From Kroll

By Constitution State News Report | May 21, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Treasurer Erick Russell, on May 18, 2023, announced that they had received notification from Kroll Bond Rating Agency that the credit rating agency is upgrading the State of Connecticut’s General Obligation bond credit rating from AA (stable) to AA+ (stable), one step below the highest credit rating possible.

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Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Combat Rising Domestic Terrorist Threat

By Constitution State News Report | May 21, 2023

Amid the continued rise in horrific incidents of domestic terrorism and hate crimes targeting religious and ethnic minorities and communities of color, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in reintroducing legislation to address the growing domestic terrorism threat

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Connecticut during week ending May 6?

By Constitution State News | May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 31 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Governor Lamont Statement on Connecticut Supreme Court Nomination

By Constitution State News Report | May 20, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement after being notified by Sandra Slack Glover on May 19, 2023, that she has decided to withdraw herself from consideration for a seat on the Connecticut Supreme Court:

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Murphy: We Can’t Counter Russia If The State Department Has One Hand Tied Behind Its Back

By Constitution State News Report | May 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday spoke at a hearing on what comes next for U.S. policy towards Russia with Dr. Andrea Kendall Taylor, Senior Fellow and Director for the Center for a New American Security’s Transatlantic Security Program, and John Sullivan, former Deputy Secretary of State and Ambassador of the United States to the Russian Federation

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The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on Delays & Denials of Care in Medicare Advantage

By Constitution State News Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S

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Murphy Chairs Nominations Hearing on Key Posts in Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa

By Constitution State News Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, on Tuesday chaired a nominations hearing for U.S. ambassadors to Oman, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. During the hearing, Murphy discussed anti-LGBTQ legislation in Uganda, the Tigray War, and U.S. policy on Lebanon

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Blumenthal (And AI Software) Delivers Opening Remarks at Senate Hearing on Oversight of Artificial Intelligence

By Constitution State News Report | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing titled, “Oversight of AI: Rules for Artificial Intelligence

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Murphy Leads Connecticut Delegation in Request for Additional USDA Resources to Support State's Urban Farmers

By Constitution State News Report | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-3), John Larson (D-Conn.-1), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-2), Jim Himes (D-Conn.-4), and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-5) on Monday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting the Department create an Urban Service Center in Connecticut to provide technical assistance and federal support to the state’s growing number of urban farmers

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Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Monday in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day

By Constitution State News Report | May 18, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont on May 1, 2023 announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15, 2023, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, an observance paying tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week.

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May 15: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Constitution State News | May 17, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S1645 of the Congressional Record on May 15.

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Blumenthal Questions OpenAI CEO, IBM Privacy Chief, & Leading AI Expert About Establishing Safeguards for Artificial Intelligence

By Constitution State News Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, IBM Chief Privacy & Trust Officer Christina Montgomery, and NYU Professor Gary Marcus at today’s hearing titled, “Oversight of AI: Rules for Artificial Intelligence

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Governor Lamont Announces Start of Construction on the Walk Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk

By Constitution State News Report | May 17, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto May 4, 2023, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is starting construction on the Norwalk River Railroad (Walk) Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk.

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185 people age 85 and older in Connecticut are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Constitution State News | May 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 185 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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Murphy, Young, Warren, Rubio, Wyden, Kaine Release GAO Report Showing Widespread Use of Non-Compete Agreements Restricts Job Mobility, Stifles Wages and Innovation

By Constitution State News Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Tuesday released a new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found the use of non-compete agreements (NCAs) is widespread throughout the U.S. labor market and serves to protect the stated interests of businesses

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CDC estimates 135 people in 75-84 age group in Connecticut died during week ending April 29

By Constitution State News | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 135 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Connecticut's Congressional Delegation Announces First-Ever Regional Innovation Engine Program Award, $1 Million in Federal Funding from CHIPS Act

By Constitution State News Report | May 16, 2023

Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that a collection of Connecticut stakeholders led by the University of Connecticut and including Yale University, municipal leaders, the state of Connecticut, workforce development agencies, and private sector partners has received an award through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program