AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConnecticut Labor & Construction: Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-12, expanding wage-theft and prevailing-wage recordkeeping rules and making general contractors jointly liable for unpaid subcontractor wages on many private projects starting with contracts entered on/after Jan. 1, 2027. Housing & Antitrust: Zillow is facing a federal antitrust suit and consumer-fraud claims tied to allegations it reduced competition and steered customers through affiliated agents, with Connecticut among the states involved in related FTC action. Rent-Fixing Fallout: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announced a $7M settlement with LivCor over alleged algorithmic rent coordination using competitors’ private data—part of a broader RealPage-linked crackdown that also includes Connecticut. Energy & Local Control: CT Rep. Josh Elliott is pushing “public power” in the Democratic primary, proposing towns be allowed to take over parts of the electric grid via changes to eminent domain rules. EV Policy Scorecard: A Brookings report ranks Connecticut among the higher-scoring states for EV readiness after federal incentive pullbacks, citing the need for a balanced mix of incentives and charging. Workforce & Travel: Avelo Airlines launched nonstop service from Indianapolis to New Haven, highlighting demand from both passengers and the business community. Education Safety: Connecticut school districts reported a rise in coordinated hoax threats and swatting-style calls ahead of summer break.
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