AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail Technology: Consumers are increasingly wary as U.S. retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing and digital shelf tags, raising questions about price transparency and personal data. Digital Markets: Google Ads restrictions now bar prediction-market companies from targeting Connecticut residents, adding another hurdle as states and operators fight over sports-related contracts. Insurance Costs: Connecticut insurers have filed rate cuts, including average auto reductions of about 14% from Farmers and 8.4% from State Farm, after years of steep increases. Workforce: Connecticut employers in finance and insurance filed 626 H-1B petitions in 2025, underscoring demand for specialized talent. Local Business: Taco John’s is set to open its first Connecticut location in Newington on Oct. 19. Housing and Jobs: Employers are pushing back as housing shortages make hiring harder, while Connecticut communities weigh new housing plans and concerns about development.
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