AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade & Security: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is urging quick action on a Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill that would let President Trump impose tariffs up to 100% on countries helping Russia evade Western sanctions and on top buyers of Russian oil and gas. Local Environment & Accountability: Sen. Mae Flexer says DEEP has issued a draft consent order for the owner of the failing Old Killingly Pond dam, requiring repairs and restoration after the pond was effectively drained by seepage. Health Policy & Oversight: CT Human Services Committee leaders threaten subpoenas for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to produce its agreement tied to ending transgender care under the Trump administration. Elections & Postal Service: A Blumenthal-disclosed whistleblower warns USPS rushed a new mail-ballot screening portal without standard testing, raising fears of mass ballot rejection ahead of November. Consumer Safety: Crystal Temptations recalled Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs sold at Marshalls/TJ Maxx/HomeGoods/Sierra Trading Post in 13 states, including Connecticut, due to undeclared milk allergens. Housing & Finance: VA data shows Connecticut’s average VA IRRRL loan amount rose to $421,904 in Q2 2026. Business & Growth: A.Y. Strauss hired marketing veteran Penny Paul as director of marketing and business development. Education: Wilton schools’ test results stayed strong, but special education achievement gaps widened in ELA, math and science.
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