AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHome Health Tech Win: Brookfield’s ROMTech says its PortableConnect system won “Best Home Health Care Solution” at the MedTech Breakthrough Awards, pitching hospital-grade physical therapy at home with remote clinician oversight. ICE Detention Finance Pressure: In the Northwest Bronx, residents are again protesting Citizens Bank over alleged lending ties to private prison operators running ICE detention sites. Social Media Scrutiny: Top tech CEOs—including Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap—are being pulled back to Capitol Hill for a June hearing focused on children’s online safety, as states keep moving ahead with their own rules. CT Politics Shake-Up: Connecticut’s conventions are this weekend, but the GOP field is already roiled after Erin Stewart dropped out amid fraud allegations. Workforce & AI Rules: Connecticut employers face a new wave of workplace legislation signed by Gov. Lamont, including expanded wage disclosure and a fresh online safety law covering certain employment AI tools. Food Costs Bite: New federal data shows grocery prices rose in April, adding pressure as gas costs stay elevated.
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