Rebecca Brockway
Turbulent Times

In these turbulent times we wanted to call your attention to some news programs that are available online that might help you focus on facts rather than opinion.

Rebecca Brockway
Should Local News Go National?

In the aftermath of the presidential election there has been lots of analysis about how and why voters voted as they did.

Rebecca Brockway
An Election With Global PR Consequences

Every American election has international ramifications, but this year’s is especially important because the differences between the two candidates on foreign affairs is dramatic.

Rebecca Brockway
Debate Season

Pending further developments, it appears we have seen the last debate of this year’s presidential campaign season. It happened the evening of October 1, in New York City and featured vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance(R) and Tim Walz(D).

Rebecca Brockway
The Choices

As of this writing, Democrat and Vice President Kamala Harris is leading Republican and former President Donald Trump in many national public opinion polls on the 2024 presidential race. But that does not mean she is on a direct, easy path to the be the next president.

The Jackson Laboratory to Begin COVID-19 Testing

On Thursday, March 19th, The Jackson Laboratory announced it will use its resources and technologies to begin diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in Connecticut starting next week. 

The announcement comes as the state is trying to ramp up testing for the new coronavirus. The Jackson Laboratory, a leader in human health research for the past 90 years, has stepped forward to help combat this pandemic.

“Today’s partnership with The Jackson Laboratory, the Department of Public Health, UConn Health and Hartford HealthCare will provide diagnostic testing at a time when we need it most. By having an increased testing capacity at our disposal, Connecticut will be able to be more proactive against this illness,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “This collaborative effort is also a reminder that we are all in this together and so many are stepping up in our state in a big way.”

Read the press release and watch the press conference here.

You can also visit The Jackson Laboratory’s special coronavirus website for more information.

First Annual Women and Girls’ Day

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Women and Girls’ Day, an event organized by the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls and hosted by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Governor Ned Lamont, took place last Friday.

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McDowell Communications Group was excited to see our clients, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and The Jackson Laboratory, at the event to connect with and inspire the next generation of women leaders. Learn more about the event here.

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The Winds of Change

The Winds of Change

Governor Ned Lamont announced that the State of Connecticut and its partners have reached an agreement on a harbor development plan for State Pier in New London. The plan will enable State Pier’s revitalization and put in place the needed components to establish the region as a central hub in New England for the developing offshore wind industry.