Connecticut Government News (United States)

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Jim Hoagland, Contributing Editor at The Washington Post, will be the keynote speaker at the Ambassadors’ Roundtable dinner on May 18 at the Stamford Yacht Club.

The 125th Anniversary of the Connecticut State Grange has been formally recognized by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy via letter received on April 16.

PMSI - Professional Marketing Services, Inc., was awarded the contract for all promotional item sales within New York State, over 50 of the top promotional merchandise suppliers currently contracted with the Rockland County Purchasing Department.

Dr. Robyn Angley of Harvard University will speak on “Post-Soviet Regimes: A Primer on Central Asia and the Caucasus” at the Great Decisions free program at the Greenwich Library on May 9 at 7:00 P.M.

Anthony Kim, Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Int'l Trade & Economics, will speak Tuesday, 4/26/11 at UCONN/Stamford, with networking beginning at 5:45 pm and the presentation at 6:15 pm. This event sponsored by HSBC Bank USA.

All are invited on 4/13 at 7:15 am to attend a Stamford Yacht Club breakfast presentation by Amb. John Campbell, Council on Foreign Relations, author of "Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink". Sponsored by General Reinsurance Corp.

The proposed auto trade-in tax is all over the papers, blogs, tv and twitter. Jill Merriam, owner of Key Hyundai of Milford and Manchester explains what this tax means for Connecticut car buyers today.

Connecticut BBB is warning taxpayers to beware of several income tax scams

Connecticut agency releases draft decision of important new guidelines to protect Connecticut consumers when dealing with independent electrical energy suppliers

Fabienne Hara, VP of the International Crisis Group, a non-governmental organization committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict, will speak on 3/16 at UCONN/Stamford. Networking/refreshments at 5:45 pm, presentation at 6:15 pm.

The public is invited to attend an Ambassadors’ Roundtable breakfast presentation by Bruce Ackerman, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science, Yale University, being held at the Stamford Yacht Club on Wednesday, March 9.

Col. Daniel J. Ragsdale, PhD, Vice-Dean of Education, US Military Academy at West Point, & former Director of the I.T. & Operations Center (ITOC) at USMA, will speak at the Great Decisions free program at the Greenwich Library on February 28 at 7 pm.

Christoph Gorder, SVP, Program Operations, AmeriCares, to speak on RESTORING HEALTH & HOPE IN HAITI at a World Affairs Forum program on 2/16 at UCONN/Stamford. Networking / refreshments start at 5:45 pm, followed by presentation at 6:15 pm.

Judge Alan Nevas recognized by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of the “Dozen Who Made A Difference” in 2010 for his panel’s investigation and findings concerning the deadly Feb. 7 explosion at the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, CT.

The public is invited to attend an Ambassadors’ Roundtable breakfast presentation by Marc Grossman, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and former Ambassador to Turkey, held at the Stamford Yacht Club on Wednesday, January 19.

EPIC Monitoring, a company headquartered in New London, Connecticut, offers global positioning system satellite tracking,(GPS), digital cellular & radio frequency,(RF), offender monitoring solutions for the governmental and private sectors.

Working on several fronts, the CT Property Owners Alliance is preparing for its 2011 agenda at the Connecticut General Assembly.

They must become the examplt of what Big Banks mustn't do and if they fail it would be a cleansing of the Finanial Sector and would stabilize the economy as others would heed the message.

The HTA will testify on Thursday December 2nd at a Senate Commerce Sub-Committee oversight hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Public is invited to an Ambassadors Roundtable breakfast lecture by Jeffrey Cason, dean of International Programs and professor of political science at Middlebury College, on BRAZIL: SOUTH AMERICAN SUPER POWER?, 12/15/10 at the Stamford Yacht Club.

On November 10, 2010 at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT the Connecticut Association for Human Services celebrates 100 years of working to reduce poverty in CT by hosting a forum titled Reclaiming the American Dream; Opportunity and Prosperity for All

Michal Meidan, analyst in Eurasia Group’s Asia practice, will speak on US-China Security Relations at the Great Decisions program at the New Canaan Library on November 22. This free program is part of the Great Decisions series.

Tolland State Representative Bryan Hurlburt is to be honored by the Connecticut Farm Bureau Association for his works preserving and sustaining Connecticut agriculture

The public is invited to attend a World Affairs Forum dinner presentation: "India: Asian Sub-Continent Giant" by Amb. Meera Shankar, current Indian Ambassador to the U.S.,being held at the Stamford Yacht Club on Wednesday 11/17/10. Reservations Req.

On November 10, CAHS, which uniquely combines statewide outreach into low-income communities with broad-based policy work at the State Capitol, will celebrate 100 years of championing the causes of working poor families and children.

Barbara Branagan-Mitchell, owner of Branagan Communications Consultants LLC, a public relations and marketing communications consulting agency in New Milford, Connecticut, will receive a prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award on October 19th.

Dr. Jeffrey Garten, Juan Trippe Professor of Int'l Trade and Finance, Yale School of Mngt & former Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade, speaks 10/26/10 at the Forum’s annual GETL lecture at Pitney Bowes World Headquarters.

Mitchell Krauss, Former CBS News Cairo Correspondent, will speak on The Persian Gulf at the Great Decisions program at the New Canaan Library on October 25, 2010.

U.S. government education funding for fiscal 2011 will align more closely with 2010 funding than with Obama’s initial 2011 budget plan submitted earlier this year.

Congressman Jim Himes (D) and State Senator Dan Debicella (R) will debate foreign policy issues on Thursday, October 21, from 7 to 8:30 PM, in the Davenport Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown under the auspices of the World Affairs Forum.

Fandotech to host healthcare seminar with Cooley Dickinson Hospital; “The Truth About EMR Implementation: Be business ready. Be tech ready.” The live event will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in Enfield, CT.

Gillian Sorensen, Sr. Advisor, UN Foundation, is a national advocate for the UN & US/UN relationship. She will speak on 9/15/10 at UCONN/Stamford. Forum events at UCONN now begin at 5:45 PM (networking and refreshments) & presentation at 6:15 PM.

Government Announcement that Toyota Electronics Aren't An Issue a Positive for CT Hyundai Buyers. Key Hyundai, Ct's largest Hyundai dealer, supports this positive news for CT Toyota dealers. Key Hyundai supports a healthy, competive new car market.

Castro Garners Recognition for His Influence Over Expected Opening Of Professional Services Industry of Cuba

DiversityBusiness.com, the nations most prestigious and leading business internet portal will be conducting its 11th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business.

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While the Obama administration and the BP corporation are being made scapegoats for the catastrophe in the Gulf, there is a long history of indulgence for the oil industry by governments which have led to many problems for society.

Military leaders looking for a better solution for in-field wound cleaning can now use Saljet sterile saline vials to help protect the health and safety of their soldiers

Progeos, Inc., a leader in design, deployment, and maintenance of Internet solutions for local government, today announced that it has been selected by Altoona, Pennsylvania to provide map based services on its government-to-citizen support system.

Police officers in Connecticut were recently trained to distinguish between truthful information and deception in written and oral communication. The new training program is offered by LIES Linguistic Interrogation Expert Services.

Congress is currently pushing legislation to reform practices that led to a great financial collapse. And like the New Deal, this legislation will put more control in government hands than ever before.

Ian Bremmer, President/Founder of the Eurasia Group, author of "The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?" will be speak at the World Affairs Forum Annual Meeting dinner at the Stamford Yacht Club June 10 at 7 pm.

The public is invited to attend a special lecture and book signing of "Too Big To Fail" by Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times chief M&A reporter and author, to be held at the Greenwich Library on Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) testified on April 29th at the House Energy and Commerce Sub-Committee hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA).

Mary Porter has a plan is to improve the quality of education in Connecticut's 104th district by keeping the public educators informed about the options and new teaching techniques regarding education.

The HTA will testify at this Thursday’s Commerce Sub-Committee hearing regarding the CPSIA. HTA Founder and Vice President, Dan Marshall, Board member Jolie Fay and Board member Randy Hertzler will travel to DC to participate.

All are invited to a dinner speech on "U.S. Foreign Policy Options" by Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns, Harvard Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy/International Politics, Former Under Secretary of State, at the Stamford Yacht Club, 5/12/10.

Tools, techniques covered during 3-day course at Techno Security conference

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Alexander Kliment will lead the discussion on future natural gas pipelines, energy security, E.U. policy toward Russia, and the sustainability of Russia’s current foreign policy at the Great Decisions program at the Greenwich Library.