AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAmeriCorps Fight: Connecticut AG Nick Brown joined a coalition deal blocking the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again, protecting funding and participants after earlier reinstatements of nearly $400M and release of $184M. Prediction Markets Crackdown: Connecticut issued nine cease-and-desist orders and nearly 30 subpoenas tied to illegal prediction market activity, targeting platforms including Robinhood, Polymarket and Coinbase for operating like unprotected sports wagering. Energy Costs & RGGI: RGGI funding is being used to lower household bills as data center demand spikes power prices, with advocates urging the program stay on track. Electric Rates Politics: GOP nominee Ryan Fazio renewed attacks on Gov. Ned Lamont over alleged corruption and “sweetheart” deals while Lamont’s team says actions were taken to prevent repeat issues. Mortgage Industry Legal Clash: Citizens Bank sued SoFi in Connecticut federal court, alleging employee poaching and trade secret theft that “decimated” its mortgage business. Hospital Oversight: Trinity Health of New England said multiple members of Saint Francis Hospital’s community board resigned amid reported patient safety and quality concerns. Workplace Tech: A new AFL-CIO Tech Institute brief warns electronic shelf labels could cost grocery workers up to $6.9B in lost wages annually. Cybercrime Case: A Singapore national pleaded guilty in a U.S. case tied to a $245M crypto theft scheme involving Connecticut-linked participants. Local Infrastructure: Coventry won $2M for a water tower design and build to boost water pressure for fire suppression and support growth.
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