AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Electric Boat in Groton just landed a record $76.6B Navy package—$42.1B for nine Virginia-class subs, $29.5B for five Columbia-class subs, plus $5B for shipyard upgrades—keeping Connecticut’s submarine supply chain busy for years. Utilities & Regulation: Connecticut’s PURA approved Eversource’s storm-cost recovery at $861M, cutting more than $500M from the request and setting up long-term low-interest bond recovery. Housing Policy: A new federal housing law adds incentives and penalties tied to local production speed, giving cities more flexibility to use grants for affordable construction. Energy & Solar: “Plug-in” balcony solar is gaining momentum in New York, with NYC officials pushing a bill that could bypass utility approval for apartment residents. Infrastructure Grants: Gov. Lamont announced $16.8M in state grants for 13 bridge reconstructions on local roads. Public Safety & Telecom: A report warns copper theft is now a $1.4B problem, driven by outdated rules and weak enforcement. Local Agriculture: Connecticut Farmers Market Week spotlights how markets support family farms and local economies. Wildlife Logistics: Mystic Aquarium is helping relocate 30 beluga whales from a shuttered Canadian facility using cranes, planes, and specialized transport.
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