Charlene Russell-Tucker Named State Education Commissioner

Charlene Russell-Tucker Named State Education Commissioner

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has nominated Charlene M. Russell-Tucker to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut State Department of Education. Russell-Tucker has been serving at the State Department of Education for more than 20 years in several roles, including most recently as deputy commissioner, in which she has been responsible for overseeing educational supports and wellness priorities.

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Cybersecurity Breaches Must Be Reported to Attorney General; New CT Law Helps Businesses

Cybersecurity Breaches Must Be Reported to Attorney General; New CT Law Helps Businesses

Connecticut state law requires any person who conducts business in the state and experiences a breach of security involving computerized data to provide notice to the Office of the Attorney General in addition to state residents who may be affected. A new law, taking effect in October, aims to help businesses who take steps to prevent cybersecurity breaches.

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Connecticut to New York: "Been There, Done That," As Rapid Demise of Popular Gov. Elevates Female Lt. Gov.

Connecticut to New York:  "Been There, Done That," As Rapid Demise of Popular Gov. Elevates Female Lt. Gov.

You can’t blame some in Connecticut for thinking “been there, done that” as neighboring New York goes down the path of a gubernatorial succession thought unlikely – even impossible – only months prior. Kathy Hochul will lead New York, reaching the state’s top office with startling similarities to what occurred in Connecticut in nearly two decades ago.

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Danger Ahead: NASA Warns of Unprecedented Frequent Coastal Flooding Due to Rising Tides, Wobble in Moon’s Orbit

Danger Ahead:  NASA Warns of Unprecedented Frequent Coastal Flooding Due to Rising Tides, Wobble in Moon’s Orbit

A dramatic increase in coastal flooding could be only a decade away. That’s the bottom line in a new report looking ahead at the potential for cataclysmic weather along the nation’s coastlines. Climate change has already increased the frequency and severity of hurricanes and other extreme weather events around the world. But the perfect storm of events – on Earth and on the Moon – has the potential for flooding well beyond what has been experienced to date.

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UConn's Laurencin Receives NAACP's Highest Honor, Recognizing Lifetime of Singular Achievement

UConn's Laurencin Receives NAACP's Highest Honor, Recognizing Lifetime of Singular Achievement

Described as the foremost engineer-physician-scientist in the world, Professor Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Spingarn Medal, the highest honor of the NAACP. He is one of just 25 individuals and the only surgeon to be elected to all three National Academies, considered one of the greatest professional honors in science, engineering, or medicine and health.

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M&T Bank Called On to Explain Layoff Plan at People’s United; Earns Recognition for Disability Inclusion

M&T Bank Called On to Explain Layoff Plan at People’s United; Earns Recognition for Disability Inclusion

The pending merger of Buffalo-based M&T Bank and Bridgeport headquartered People’s United Bank continues to draw the ire of elected officials in Connecticut, with more than 700 layoffs pending, even as the bank is recognized for its diversity inclusion work.

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