Privacy & Data Brokers: Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a law banning the sale of precise geolocation data (plus limits on “surveillance pricing” and facial recognition), joining a short list of states cracking down on location tracking. Energy Costs & Solar Demand: After Eversource filed for an estimated 11% rate hike, a Connecticut solar installer says inquiries jumped as homeowners weigh solar to blunt future bills. Health Care Operations: UnitedHealthcare will expand Synapse Health’s role managing durable medical equipment orders for Medicare Advantage members, including in Connecticut, starting Sept. 1, 2026. Consumer Safety: FDA recall alerts hit De Dios’ Ice Pops in CT and other states over undeclared allergens. Local Development: Enfield’s Thompsonville “Enfield Station” redevelopment may get a $9.36M state loan to convert a long-vacant industrial site into riverfront housing. Cybercrime Watch: CT Attorney General William Tong warned job seekers about recruiter scams that target people searching for work. Water Quality Monitoring: Darien selectmen will consider joining a regional pathogen monitoring network to expand bacteria testing beyond its two main beaches.