AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoRural Infrastructure: Gov. Ned Lamont and CT Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $10 million in TRIP grants for nine Connecticut rural communities to improve roads, safety, and mobility. Housing Finance: The Housing Authority of New Haven board advanced financing for the long-delayed St. Luke’s Whalley Avenue mixed-use project—49 apartments with ground-floor commercial space, including 44 units tied to HUD rental assistance. Consumer Protection & Pricing: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act, joining Connecticut and Maryland in banning surveillance pricing on groceries; the law also adds a one-year moratorium on new electronic shelf labels. Food Safety: The FDA-linked lettuce recall tied to cyclospora continues to affect 27 states, including Connecticut, as regulators and Taylor Farms navigate updates after an earlier “false positive” test report. Transit Accessibility: Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dave McCormick introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP), aimed at funding station upgrades like ramps and elevators. Tech & Jobs: Perforated named AI strategist Dean Alderucci as its new CTO, citing Connecticut’s role in shaping AI legislation earlier this year. Local Business: Fieldpoint Private expanded its private commercial banking team with a new leadership hire focused on escrow and captive insurance deposits.
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