AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Regulation: Eversource is appealing PURA’s rejection of hundreds of millions of dollars in storm-related costs. Gov. Ned Lamont says ratepayers shouldn’t cover expenses the regulator deemed unjustified. Attorney General William Tong also criticized NextEra Energy’s reported $4 million donation to a White House ballroom fund as the company seeks approval for a merger with Dominion Energy, warning the deal could threaten competition and affordability. Data Security: Connecticut and New York secured a $2.7 million settlement with a pediatric health network and its IT manager over a 2024 breach; separately, Frontier will pay Connecticut $625,000 over a breach affecting nearly 60,000 residents. Workforce and Housing: New Haven’s Friends Center for Children is providing rent-free homes to teachers, part of a growing employer response to housing costs that are making recruitment harder. Transportation: Windsor Locks’ new train station has opened, improving rail connections to Bradley International Airport. Food Safety: A recalled lot of raw cheddar cheese over possible E. coli contamination was distributed in Connecticut; consumers are urged not to eat it.
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