AI Brings Nuclear Power Back, Even in California

https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/artificial-intelligence-is-bringing-nuclear-power-back-from-the-dead-maybe-even-in-california/

Source: calmatters.org - Artificial intelligence advancements are revolutionizing nuclear power plant operations and safety systems, potentially paving the way for a nuclear energy revival in California. New AI-driven safety protocols and operational efficiencies are addressing historical concerns about nuclear energy.

Drones: Examining Risks to the US Electric Grid

https://dronelife.com/2025/01/31/are-drones-a-threat-to-nuclear-power-plants-examining-risks-to-the-u-s-electric-grid/

Source: dronelife.com - A comprehensive analysis of drone-related security threats to electrical infrastructure, examining potential vulnerabilities in the US power grid and proposed countermeasures to protect critical energy facilities from unauthorized drone activity.

CN, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-ibew-reach-tentative-agreement-avoid-strike

Source: freightwaves.com - Canadian National Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have reached a tentative agreement, averting potential strike action. The deal covers approximately 750 signal and communications workers across Canada.

US to Deploy Molten Salt Reactors to Turn Wastewater into Freshwater

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-energy-water-desalination-texas

Source: interestingengineering.com - Innovative project launches to utilize molten salt reactor technology for water desalination, creating new opportunities for electrical workers in the nuclear sector while addressing water scarcity challenges in drought-prone regions.

Zoners Douse Proposed Firehouse Apts

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/bza_15_edwards

New Haven zoning board rejects proposal to convert historic Edwards Firehouse into apartment complex, citing community concerns | source: newhavenindependent.org

Comptroller Scanlon Proposes Bill to Fight Wage Theft

https://ctmirror.org/2025/01/27/wage-theft-bill/

New legislation aims to strengthen enforcement against wage theft and increase penalties for violators in Connecticut | source: ctmirror.org

8 CT School Projects Top States to-fund List, for Total of $152M

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/education/article/greenwich-fairfield-plainville-woodbridge-norwich-20036288.php

Eight Connecticut school construction projects receive priority funding status, with total investments reaching $152 million for facilities improvements | source: stamfordadvocate.com

CT Manufacturing Jobs Are Available, Young People Need to Fill Them

https://ctmirror.org/2022/01/25/ct-manufacturers-have-a-workforce-problem-and-they-need-young-people-to-solve-it/

Connecticut manufacturers face growing workforce gaps as they seek to attract younger generation to available manufacturing positions | source: ctmirror.org

Steelpointe Subs Penalized by State for Labor Violations

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/steelpointe-bridgeport-labor-20011027.php

Subcontractors at Bridgeport's Steelpointe development face penalties for wage violations and worker misclassification | source: ctpost.com

Chinese Bot Shakes AI Industry

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qw7z2v1pgo

New AI development raises questions about automation and workforce impacts, with potential implications for skilled labor and industrial applications. | source: bbc.com