AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEversource Rate Fight: Connecticut’s political temperature is rising after Eversource asked PURA for a $503 million distribution-rate increase, translating to about an extra $25 a month for a typical customer starting July 2027—Lamont calls it unfair while Republicans push back on the governor’s limited options. Food Safety: Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup is recalled nationwide because of a possible undeclared shrimp allergen, with Connecticut among the affected states. Retail Expansion: Wegmans is set to open a 110,000-square-foot store in Charlotte on Oct. 14, creating about 450 jobs—another sign of big-box grocery competition heating up. Economy Watch: Connecticut added 5,700 payroll jobs in April to a record high, while unemployment ticked up to 5.0%. Local Budgeting: Orange voters approved an $88.2M budget, with average tax bills expected to rise despite a lower mill rate. Workplace Rules: Connecticut’s sweeping Public Act 26-12 continues to ripple through employer compliance planning after passage and signing May 11.
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