AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing & Safety: States and cities are loosening building codes to cut construction costs and speed affordable housing, including allowing some low-rise apartments to use just one stairway and rolling back certain electrical and fire standards—moves that critics say could raise risk for residents. Transit Upgrade Disruption: CTDOT will replace all Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line trains with accessible substitute buses from July 20, 2026, through May 31, 2027, while stations are rebuilt with longer platforms and improved access. Healthcare Costs Watch: Gov. Ned Lamont’s reelection pitch leans on healthcare affordability and energy costs, as insurers seek steep 2027 premium increases in Connecticut markets. Real Estate Turnaround: New Haven-based Vanguard Private Client Group is buying and redeveloping a troubled Waterbury mixed-use property, expanding its acquisitions and construction-focused model. Legal/Property Liability: Connecticut’s Appellate Court ordered a new trial after ruling that post-repair photos of a stairway should not have been used in a negligence case. Workforce & Wages: Sen. Chris Murphy argues a federal minimum wage hike to $25 an hour could help Democrats rebuild support with working-class voters.
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