AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNor’easter & Infrastructure: A powerful nor’easter is battering the Northeast, knocking out power for more than 70,000 residents, including about 6,045 in Connecticut, as heavy rain and vicious winds raise flooding and grid-failure concerns. Energy Policy & Offshore Wind: Connecticut joined an eight-state lawsuit challenging Trump administration buyouts that would pay developers $1.4 billion to abandon offshore wind leases, with the money tied to reinvestment in oil and gas. Workplace Safety: CTDOT says a state worker was killed on I-95 in Fairfield while doing maintenance; officials report a driver faces manslaughter charges. Consumer & Health: Connecticut consumers may soon file for money back tied to a multistate generic drug price-fixing settlement approved by a federal judge, with a $96.5 million distribution plan. Local Solar Planning: A Granby community survey on the Broadleaf Solar project shows a near split (41% support, 41% oppose) while most residents prioritize protecting Salmon Brook and water quality. Business Support: Eastern Connecticut State University is launching a tuition-free Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business starting Oct. 13.
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