AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMinimum Wage: Gov. Ned Lamont says Connecticut’s minimum wage will rise to $17.48 on Jan. 1, 2027, up from $16.94, under the state’s annual adjustment law. Tourism & Jobs: The state reports 72.2 million visitors in 2025 and $20.1B in tourism impact, with growth outpacing the national rate and supporting 125,167 jobs. Banking/Consumer Protection: AG William Tong joins a coalition urging federal regulators to deny Opportunity Financial’s bid to merge with BNC National Bank—warning it could enable triple-digit APR lending and weaken state enforcement. Healthcare: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center reached a DOJ agreement to stop certain gender-affirming procedures for patients under 18, with a penalty and added funding for complications. Local Business: Bob’s Discount Furniture posts Q2 earnings of $57.8M on $619.6M revenue, and DEEP seeks public input on adding farmers’ markets at three state parks. Tech/Policy: A GAO review says Elon Musk’s DOGE overstated claimed federal savings, including crediting actions taken before the group existed.
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