AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConnecticut Politics & Housing: Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the state’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a Nov. 3 race where he’s pushing federal upgrades to affordable housing finance, including LIHTC reforms. Federal Court & Education: The DOJ sued Connecticut over its in-state tuition and aid rules for certain undocumented students, arguing federal law bars the benefits; Gov. Ned Lamont defended the policy as tied to Connecticut high-school graduates. Business & M&A: Aon’s NFP said it bought Frontier Risk Group’s retail cannabis business; Frontier, based in Norwalk, will refocus on other specialty programs. Renewable Energy: A new USA TODAY analysis says many U.S. counties are effectively blocking utility-scale wind and solar, raising questions about hitting the 2035 clean-energy goal. Public Safety Tech: Flock Safety announced new steps to curb misuse of its license plate reader data, as Connecticut towns debate privacy and Gov. Lamont urged a pause on new installations. Consumer & Health: Walmart recalled a Marketside tomato bisque soup kit in many states, including Connecticut, due to possible Listeria contamination. Local Economy: WILI in Willimantic laid off longtime radio personalities after an operational review. Workforce & Education: CCSU ran a Venture Development Summer Camp where high school students built business plans and pitched new startups.
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