AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Electric Boat and HII-Newport News won a historic $76.6B Navy submarine-construction package, with 18% of the work slated for Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island and major follow-on work tied to Columbia- and Virginia-class boats. Transportation Infrastructure: CTDOT is planning upgrades across Southwest Connecticut traffic signals (video detection, cellular modems, new controllers) and is also replacing/overlaying I-95 highway sign panels while shifting exit numbering to mileage-based numbering. Local Bridges: CTDOT will hold a virtual public meeting Aug. 20 on replacing a bridge over I-84 in Newtown, with construction targeted for spring 2029. Clean Energy Finance: The Connecticut Green Bank’s Solar MAP+ won a 2026 State Leadership in Clean Energy Award, highlighting support for solar and storage projects for municipalities, schools, and affordable multifamily housing. Workforce & Hiring: The Connecticut Department of Labor and Hartford Athletic announced a Sept. 16 Hiring Expo at Trinity Health Stadium, aiming to connect employers and job seekers across multiple industries. Public Safety: DEEP environmental police seized 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, from a Hamden warehouse; two men face dozens of charges. CT Tech/Health Research: A JAMA study found self-directed CBT for chronic pain with personalized feedback outperformed clinician-delivered therapy on pain interference, with benefits lasting up to a year.
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