Fuel-Economy Fight: Gov. Ned Lamont and Acting DEEP Commissioner Emma Cimino blasted the Trump administration’s rollback of federal light-vehicle fuel economy standards, warning it will raise costs at the pump and worsen air pollution in Connecticut. College Sports Overhaul: The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan college sports bill to rein in athlete payments and transfers, setting new national rules that still face House approval. Energy Market Power: AG William Tong co-led a coalition urging FERC to reject the NextEra–Dominion merger, arguing it could harm affordability, reliability, and competition—especially as data centers expand in the region. AI Pricing Scrutiny: Reuters reports McDonald’s is using an AI pricing engine to recommend “optimal” menu prices based on local willingness to pay, potentially widening price gaps between nearby restaurants and raising franchise and antitrust concerns. Connecticut Grid Upgrade: Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering won a DOE SPARK award to deploy dynamic line rating across about 4,000 miles of transmission lines in CT, MA, and NH to boost capacity and resiliency. Biotech Incentives: Arvinas, based in New Haven, granted stock options and RSUs to a newly hired employee under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4). Real Estate Deal: Horvath & Tremblay completed the sale of three Connecticut retail properties for $7.25M, including The Goddard School at Fountain Square. Workforce Compliance: A reminder for Connecticut employers: key provisions of the state’s omnibus workforce bill kick in Oct. 1, including expanded wage transparency and limits on training repayment agreements. Business & Community: The Kennedy Collective marked its 75th year, highlighting its role employing and supporting people with disabilities across Connecticut.