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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Connecticut during Q2 2023

By Constitution State News | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Connecticut in the second quarter of 2023.

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Governor Lamont Announces Another Deployment of Connecticut Firefighters To Fight Canadian Wildfires

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Forestry Division coordinated a mobilization of four Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew (CIFC) firefighters to fight wildfires in Quebec, Canada.

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Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf Agreement

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled, “The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States”

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VA provides 11.1% fewer purchase loans in Connecticut for 2022 vs. 2021

By Constitution State News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Connecticut for 2022 was 2,010 and totaled $700.3 million.

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Connecticut ranks 21st in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Constitution State News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Connecticut collected $22,477,477,000 in total taxes, ranking it 21st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA provides 424 home loans in Connecticut totaling $141.6 million in Q2

By Constitution State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 424 home loans totaling $141.6 million in Connecticut during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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VA home loan amount averages $333,867 in Connecticut for Q2

By Constitution State News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Connecticut during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $333,867, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor Lamont Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Race-Conscious Admissions

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down race-conscious admissions that promote diversity in learning environments at colleges and universities nationwide:

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Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Wednesday Afternoon

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days are expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated effective at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, and continuing through 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Connecticut companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Constitution State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Connecticut in the second quarter of 2023.

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Blumenthal Releases Preliminary Information on the Agreement Between PGA Tour & Saudi Arabian Investment Fund

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released a memorandum with preliminary information obtained in PSI’s inquiry into the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which is owned by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund

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Murphy Statement on the Radical Supreme Court and Need for Ethical Reform

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released a statement following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s announcement that they would hold a vote on Supreme Court ethics legislation later this month

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 10, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Recruitment Initiative for the Connecticut National Guard

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the creation of a state initiative to help incentivize prospective members to join the Connecticut National Guard. The initiative, known as the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP), will provide current and retired members of the Connecticut National Guard with the financial incentive of $500 per qualified lead that results in enlistment or commissioning.

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Governor Lamont Announces Return of Program Allowing Children To Receive Free Admission at Connecticut Museums During the Summer

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut Summer at the Museum – the popular state program that enables Connecticut children to receive free admission at dozens of museums across the state during the summer months – is returning for 2023 with more than 120 museums statewide participating.

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Murphy, Blumenthal, Himes Announce $3.6 Million for Bridgeport Public Schools

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) announced that Bridgeport Public Schools will receive a $3.62 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools program to lower energy costs, create healthier and safer learning environments, and promote workforce development

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Connecticut during week ending July 8

By Constitution State News | Jul 9, 2023

Connecticut's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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120 people die from diseases of the heart in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 9, 2023

There were 120 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 19.6% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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Governor Lamont and Treasurer Russell Build Awareness for Connecticut Baby Bonds Ahead of July 1 Start Date

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Treasurer Erick Russell celebrated the upcoming launch of Connecticut Baby Bonds alongside state and municipal leaders, community advocates, and health care professionals.