AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce & Immigration: A federal judge cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, a move that could leave thousands without jobs and facing deportation risk. Pharma & Antitrust: Acting AG Cori Mills joined a multi-state $400 million settlement with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and market manipulation. Energy & Rates Watch: A CT watchdog is pushing for an ethics investigation into communications between PURA regulators and a utility executive tied to rate decisions that raised customer bills. Freight & Roads: CTDOT released a draft statewide freight plan for public comment and is planning 2027 pavement preservation work on Route 172 and Route 67 in Southbury. Manufacturing Real Estate: A former Rex Forge industrial site in Southington sold for about $1.28M, with plans for refurbishment to support advanced manufacturing. Consumer Costs & Policy: CT adopted new school guidance urging “bell-to-bell” limits on cellphones and personal tech, and the state also announced a minimum wage increase for 2027. Housing & Jobs: Electric Boat’s hiring surge is expected to bring thousands more workers to southeastern CT, but leaders warn housing shortages must be addressed fast.
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