AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConnecticut Tax Update: Connecticut collected $10B in individual income taxes in 2024, up from $9.6B the year before, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Power Disruption: A massive American flag snagged power equipment in Stamford, first knocking out service for about 5,000 customers and later triggering a second outage affecting roughly 40,000, with crews working to restore power. Sports & Labor Economics: Brittney Griner hit the 6,000-career-point mark for the Connecticut Sun, while the WNBA’s new CBA through 2032 is reshaping player pay and revenue sharing. AI Adoption in CT: Microsoft data ranks Connecticut 8th for AI tool use among states, with Chittenden County, Vt. leading New England. Prediction Markets Legal Fight: The CFTC is challenging state actions tied to prediction markets, including Connecticut, as courts weigh whether these platforms are gambling or federally regulated trading. Fuel Prices Watch: Diesel hit a low of $5.19 in New Haven County in the week ending May 30, with Connecticut’s average down week over week. Local Tech/Schools: Parents are raising alarms about tech-heavy K-12 rollouts, including devices for very young students.
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