Connecticut Business & Policy: Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new state tax credit to help small businesses offer health insurance via ICHRA, with up to $1,000 per employee per year for the first two years through Access Health CT’s BusinessPlus. Utilities & Rates: State Sen. Jeff Gordon urged PURA to schedule more in-person hearings in northeast Connecticut over Eversource’s proposed electric distribution rate increases. Tax Law Update: Connecticut changed corporation business tax rules tied to federal R&E and bonus depreciation, including decoupling from new bonus depreciation for qualified production property and a limited window to pay any added tax without penalties. Insurance Regulation: The Insurance Department issued Bulletin PC-94-26 requiring insurers to explain personal risk premium increases upon request starting Jan. 1, 2027. Data Privacy & Surveillance: Connecticut’s Oct. 1 law limits Flock-style license plate reader retention to 21 days and restricts use for immigration enforcement and other sensitive purposes. Local Infrastructure: DEEP and Waterford completed upgrades to Niantic River State Boat Launch overflow parking to improve access and safety. Health & Consumer Alerts: Connecticut AGs urged consumers to check eligibility for multistate compensation tied to alleged generic drug price inflation. Business Growth: Avangrid said it surpassed 500 MW of installed or energized energy infrastructure in 2026. Tech & AI Governance: New Haven approved a one-year moratorium on new AI data centers, with an exception for quantum/life sciences facilities tied to the city’s innovation cluster.