Greenest States in the U.S.? CT Ranks #8
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With Earth Day still reverberating, a new ranking of the nation’s Greenest States puts Connecticut in the top 10, at number eight.
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CT-Based Schick Brand Launches New Marketing Effort Aimed at Men
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Shelton-based Edgewell Personal Care, well known for it’s Schick brand of personal care products, is launching a new brand positioning described as challenging the grooming industry status quo. The debut of the company’s "Be You. No One Else Can" campaign targets men, using data from a new public opinion survey.
Read MoreEastern CT State Health Sciences Student Named Pfizer Research Fellow
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Eastern Connecticut State University senior Nancy Gonzalez has been named a fellow by the Pfizer Research and Development Rotation Program. After she graduates next month, Gonzalez, who is majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Allied Health and double minoring in Public Health Studies and Healthcare Management, will join the highly selective paid fellowship.
Read MoreCongress Opens Investigation Into FDA’s Handling of a Problematic Heart Device
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A congressional oversight subcommittee is investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s regulation of a high-risk heart pump, citing safety issues detailed by ProPublica.
Read More10 Connecticut History Organizations Earn Awards For Advancing Understanding of History
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The Connecticut League of History Organizations is recognizing excellence in presenting Connecticut history, honoring the work of 10 history organizations with Awards of Merit. The awards recognize institutions that enhance and advance the understanding of history in Connecticut, and demonstrate the highest professional standards.
Read MoreConnecticut Libraries Celebrate Connecticut Libraries
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Nearly 140 Connecticut libraries are celebrating National Library Week, inviting people to visit participating Connecticut public libraries across the state. Each library has its own architecture, vibe, and collection to explore and browse, officials explain. The program is open to adults and children, and there are prizes too!
Read MoreSen. Murphy's Diplomacy Earns Recognition; World Affairs Council Receives Grant Funds
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United States Senator Chris Murphy, Connecticut’s junior senator, has received the George Washington University’s Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication’s (IPDGC) annual Walter Roberts Award for Congressional Leadership in Public Diplomacy.
Read MoreDeja Vu All Over Again For Legislative Investigations Committee, Brainard Airport Study
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The fate of Hartford’s Brainard Airport and the state legislature’s Program Review and Investigations Committee are once again seemingly intertwined, as was also true nearly six years ago. The next six weeks, and possibly the next six months, may determine what’s next - for either or both.
Read More10 Connecticut Organizations Earn Spot on Forbes List of America's Best Large Employers
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Forbes magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Large Employers includes 10 Connecticut companies in 2022, representing numerous industries, various locations across the state, and the State itself.
Read MoreState Seeks to Match Students with Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology Careers at Inaugural Event Tuesday
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The first-ever statewide Connecticut Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology (CT MET) Career Fair is being held on Tuesday, April 5, as state officials seek to bolster employment in the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors, respond to the employment needs of businesses, and retain students graduating from schools across the state, many just weeks from now.
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