Egg Price-Fixing Fallout: The DOJ and 17 state attorneys general reached a proposed settlement with major egg producers Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch over alleged collusion to artificially raise benchmark egg prices; the deal totals $3.3 million and 53 million eggs for food banks across participating states, with Iowa’s share pegged at about $89,931. CT Cost Pressure: Connecticut AG William Tong helped host a Greenwich summit of state attorneys general focused on “Driving Down Costs,” tackling why prices spike in areas like housing, energy, and food. AI Workforce Push in Connecticut: Connecticut joined the nonprofit RAISE US effort backed by major AI and tech firms to expand training and workforce policies for an AI-driven economy, with initial workforce initiatives planned in the state. Defense Industry Training Milestone: SENEDIA’s New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership surpassed 10,000 workers trained across the region, supporting the Navy’s submarine workforce pipeline in Connecticut and beyond. Housing & Rent Reality Check: Norwalk added thousands of apartments, but rents still climbed sharply, with Zillow data showing median asking rent rising from $1,589 (2015) to $2,679 (April 2026). Public Safety Reminder: FireSafeCT reiterated that in Connecticut, consumer fireworks that “go boom” or leave the ground are illegal, while sparklers and fountains are limited to buyers and users age 16+. Energy Bills Watch: A new analysis highlights how electricity costs vary widely by state, with Connecticut among the highest on average monthly bills.