AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCT childcare: A new op-ed argues Connecticut’s real problem isn’t a lack of childcare providers, but policies that make it hard for small family homes and independent centers to stay afloat—especially as infant care costs rise. Public safety tech: Gov. Ned Lamont is asking Connecticut’s police standards council to review growing use of safety cameras and automated license plate reader systems amid privacy and data-sharing concerns. Food safety: Oma’s Pride of Avon, Conn., is voluntarily recalling one lot of frozen raw dog food after Salmonella contamination was found; the affected product was sold in 11 states. Prediction markets: The CFTC used emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating while a New York lawsuit over prediction market event contracts plays out. Earnings: Ellington Credit Company (EARN) reported $12.3M fiscal Q1 earnings, with net income of 33 cents per share. Legal/immigration: DOJ charged 11 people in a decade-long sham marriage scheme tied to green cards for about 1,000 Chinese nationals, with alleged payments up to $100,000 per case. Energy/solar: Massachusetts coverage highlights “plug-in” solar gaining traction, with Connecticut among states that have passed enabling laws. Business consolidation: QXO’s acquisition of Shepley Wood Products shows continued consolidation in building supplies.
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