AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Wind vs. National Security: Trump’s administration is citing national security to halt offshore wind projects, arguing radar and sonar could be disrupted, while Connecticut and other states push back on alleged “payoffs” tied to canceled projects. Connecticut Consumer Protection: Attorney General William Tong won dismissal of a DOJ bid to force Connecticut to hand over its statewide voter registration list, keeping sensitive election data under state control. Energy & Infrastructure: Eversource is seeking nearly 11% residential electric rate increases starting in 2027, plus recovery of storm costs, as Connecticut debates how to keep bills down. AI Data Centers: Trumbull residents are opposing a proposed $200M AI data center at the former Nasdaq site, raising local concerns alongside potential tax breaks. Public Health: FDA upgraded a recall of De Dios ice pops to Class I after undeclared allergens, including milk and nuts, were found; products were distributed in Connecticut. Environment & Agriculture: DEEP sent a wildland firefighting crew to help Canada with wildfires as smoke continues to affect air quality; spotted lanternfly sightings are rising along Connecticut’s shoreline. Business & Jobs: Pratt & Whitney is expanding PW1900G production with a Middletown-built engine. Legal/Industry: Connecticut is seeking a $7.7M penalty over an out-of-state “ghost gun” seller, and a Supreme Court ruling limits when towns can claw back an erroneously granted forest tax break.
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