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Bridgeport, Conn., Police Drones to Act as First Responders
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (45+ words) While the city has used drones before, Chief Roderick Porter said the two new aerial vehicles the department is getting under a contract with security tech company Flock Safety are more advanced. IE 11 Not Supported Bridgeport, Conn., Police Drones to…...
Greenwich Schools: State Law Precludes Micromobility for Students
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (57+ words) Greenwich school leaders are notifying families, particularly of middle school students, that a new law went into effect in Connecticut this week requiring an operator's license to ride e-bikes and e-scooters. IE 11 Not Supported Preparing K-12 and higher education IT leaders…...
Connecticut City Lands $50M State Innovation Grant
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (42+ words) New Haven is the first of three Connecticut cities to emerge with a share of $100 million designated by the state to promote the expansion of next-generation technology in Connecticut. IE 11 Not Supported Connecticut City Lands $50M State Innovation Grant...
Big Beautiful Bill to Undercut Connecticut Schools, Universities
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (58+ words) The 900-page federal bill is expected to promote private schools at the expense of public ones, reduce student loan options and food assistance, cut into school budgets and heavily tax private university endowments. IE 11 Not Supported Preparing K-12 and higher education…...
Connecticut State Senate Passes State AI Regulations Bill
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (42+ words) The legislation would safeguard consumers and mandate transparency and accountability from the still-new industry. Nonpartisan staffers estimate implementation could cost $3 million or more in the next budget year. IE 11 Not Supported Connecticut State Senate Passes State AI Regulations Bill...
Connecticut Bill Would Prohibit Using AI in Patient Care
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (50+ words) A bill proposed by state Sen. Saud Anwar seeks to amend state code to bar health insurance carriers from using AI to determine patient care. The aim is "to safeguard patient access to testing, medications and procedures." IE 11 Not Supported…...