AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Privacy in CT: Connecticut’s new AI and data privacy laws start rolling out Oct. 1, including new rules tied to surveillance pricing, geolocation data, and facial recognition—plus what businesses need to know before compliance deadlines hit. School Air Quality: UConn is partnering with districts to distribute student-built air purifiers to help address aging HVAC systems and ongoing air-quality concerns in nearly 1,000 schools. Consumer Protection & Health Costs: Connecticut is among states pushing consumers to file claims tied to multistate settlements over inflated generic drug prices, after a federal court granted preliminary approval of the distribution plan. Energy & Environment: Governor Lamont and DEEP are reacting to a Trump administration rollback of federal fuel economy standards, warning it will mean higher gas costs and more pollution in Connecticut. Logistics & Manufacturing: GXO is launching a 10-year strategic logistics relationship with Columbia Sportswear, taking over the company’s European distribution center in Cambrai, France. Batteries & Safety: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT) will bring lithium-ion battery fire safety products to The Battery Show North America in Detroit. Business & Compliance: U.S. prosecutors say a North Windham company paid more than $3M to resolve PPP fraud claims. Policy Watch: The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, aiming to rein in NIL and transfers and give the NCAA limited authority.
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