AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConnecticut Higher Ed: UConn named Pamir Alpay provost and EVP for Academic Affairs, citing his role in reorganizing Academic Affairs and pushing AI and QuantumCT work. Workforce & Training: Eastern Connecticut State University will roll out three new undergraduate certificates this fall—Geospatial Technology, Victim Services & Advocacy, and Emergency Services & Public Safety—aimed at both students and working adults. Energy & Infrastructure: CTDOT is planning removal of a Route 8 northbound retaining wall in Shelton, with design slated for 2027 and construction in 2028 (100% state funds). Housing Policy: Connecticut lawmakers criticized Trump’s cancellation of a bipartisan federal housing bill, arguing it would speed construction and limit corporate landlords. Health & Courts: A federal judge in Connecticut dismissed Pfizer from states’ generic drug price-fixing case, saying states failed to show Pfizer conspired with its Greenstone unit. Retail Convenience: Uber Eats added major retailers, including Academy Sports + Outdoors and Choice Pet, expanding shopping beyond food. Public Health Watch: A new report highlights that few sunscreens meet safety standards, urging proper SPF use and reapplication. Legal/Business: The CFTC is suing Kentucky over prediction market crackdowns, with Connecticut named among states facing federal action.
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