AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEgg Price-Fixing Fallout: DOJ and 17 states reached a settlement with major egg producers Cal-Maine, Versova and Hickman’s, alleging coordinated bidding to inflate an egg price index; the deal calls for $3.3M in penalties and 53 million donated eggs, including 1.5M expected for Connecticut food banks. Second Amendment Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to AR-style semi-automatic rifle bans, including a case tied to Connecticut’s assault-weapons restrictions, setting up another major ruling cycle. Connecticut Privacy & Tech: Starting July 1, Connecticut’s updated consumer data privacy rules add strict opt-in consent for “neural data” from brainwave wearables, with separate consent needed before selling to third parties. Energy & Utilities: Eversource and Avangrid argued a Connecticut grid participation law is unconstitutional, escalating a fight over state power-market rules. Manufacturing Workforce: ManufactureCT awarded scholarships to Connecticut students pursuing manufacturing and trade careers, including a Berlin High School student headed to General Dynamics Electric Boat. Business Moves: Regus, Cottages & Gardens and Avis joined Norwalk’s 200 Connecticut Avenue, signaling continued demand for flexible office setups.
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