AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Policy & Health: Connecticut’s neighbors are pushing back on SNAP cuts, with Michigan AG Dana Nessel and North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson joining a coalition urging Congress to restore benefits and protect food assistance in the Farm Bill. Consumer Safety: Connecticut’s Lemon Law program hit a record in 2025, recovering $8.1M for drivers through refunds and replacement vehicles. Local Infrastructure: Brooklyn, CT won $501,054 for sidewalk upgrades along Route 169, part of a broader Community Connectivity Grant push to improve mobility and safety. Commercial Real Estate & Cities: Watertown officials debated how to prevent repeat problems after a downtown building demolition, with plans to score and track vacant or deteriorating commercial properties. Energy Efficiency: Energize Connecticut launched a Community Energy Boost Grant offering up to $5,000 for local outreach to boost participation in energy-saving programs. Transportation Tech: Automated work-zone speed cameras are operating on I-84 in Southington for about two weeks, issuing warnings only (no fines) during the maintenance phase. Wildlife Watch: Bristol police report more black bear sightings, especially near Page Park, urging residents to keep distance. Industry & Business: Yum Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B, splitting U.S. and global restaurants to LongRange Capital and mainland China to Yum China. Workforce & Industry History: A new America’s 250th look revisits Youngstown’s Little Steel Strike, where steel, immigration, and labor collided.
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