AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrediction Markets Legal Fight: A Connecticut federal judge ruled that the CFTC can’t override the court’s reading of federal law in Kalshi’s prediction markets case, after earlier decisions said Kalshi’s sports contracts aren’t swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act—leaving Connecticut’s gaming statutes in play. Innovation & Workforce: Connecticut is putting $20 million into a 100,000-square-foot Hartford Innovation Center campus at State House Square, aiming to accelerate AI adoption and boost collaboration with major employers and universities. Consumer Safety: The FDA announced a recall of Walmart tomato bisque soup kits in 29 states, including Connecticut, due to possible listeria contamination (no confirmed illnesses reported). Elder Financial Protection: Washington Trust is launching an “Age With Wisdom” series for seniors and families in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut, focused on fraud prevention and planning. Housing & Development: Southington’s 75 Aircraft Road industrial space is now fully leased after a 275,000-square-foot deal, while Hartford’s downtown The Estelle ribbon-cutting adds 96 market-rate apartments. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports Connecticut gasoline prices fell 6.3 cents to an average of $4.01/g.
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