AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEndangered Species Act Fight: Democratic-led states, including Maryland, and 20 others plus D.C. sued the Trump administration over rules that narrow “harm,” weaken protections for newly threatened species, and change how “critical habitat” is designated—moves critics say could open wildlife areas to mining, drilling, and development. CT Courts & Health Care: Connecticut Supreme Court justices questioned the state’s bid to split spousal loss-of-companionship claims in a UConn Health malpractice case, signaling a tougher path for government immunity arguments. Robocall Crackdown: Connecticut AG Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan push urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” requirements to stop illegal robocalls from reaching consumers. Transit & Construction: Metro-North announced major weekend service reductions tied to Walk Bridge work, as crews begin removing the 130-year-old bridge’s iron towers. Housing & Cleanup: Plainville’s long-vacant downtown office site is set to become about 110 apartments after the state granted funds for demolition and hazardous soil remediation. Business Costs & Labor: A new AFL-CIO report warns electronic shelf labels could cut jobs and wages even as retailers market them as labor savers. Public Safety Industry: Connecticut Senate President Martin Looney attacked private equity consolidation for driving up fire apparatus costs and extending delivery timelines. Cybercrime: A 22-year-old ringleader pleaded guilty in a $245M crypto theft conspiracy tied to social engineering and break-ins, with Connecticut among the locations named in the case.
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