AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce & Immigration: A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, a win for states and employers that rely on skilled foreign workers; Connecticut AGs say the ruling protects hiring for roles in education, healthcare, and tech. Energy Regulation: Connecticut’s PURA is under scrutiny after an I-Team investigation found regulator communications with a utility executive while approving electric rate increases, raising calls for an investigation into how the decision was made. School Infrastructure: Ridgefield Public Schools will receive $165K in state DRIP grant funding for summer repairs, including HVAC, boiler maintenance, and safety upgrades. Housing & Development: Bristol’s “The Cornerstone” mixed-use project is moving toward construction, targeting 70 apartments plus retail space and structured parking. Innovation Pipeline: The University of New Haven is launching “Connecticut Invents” with FORGE and NextMinds to help student inventors commercialize products, protect intellectual property, and build businesses. Crypto Crime: A bitcoin-related kidnapping organizer, Saif Faiq, pleaded guilty in federal court and faces up to 20 years.
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