AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConnecticut Pay Equity: Connecticut’s Expanded Pay Transparency Law kicks in this October, requiring employers to be upfront about wage ranges and banning requests for salary history during hiring. Immigration & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court dropped a major immigration detention case after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pardoned the person at the center of the dispute, ending the fight over prolonged detention without bond hearings. AI Regulation Push: Lawmakers are pressing for new U.S. AI rules after Anthropic safety warnings, while California moves ahead with auditor requirements for AI products. Gun Policy Watch: Maryland is set to ban sales of a “convertible” pistol type starting Jan. 1, 2027, with challenges expected in federal court. CT Privacy & Surveillance: Connecticut regulators are taking action against prediction markets, and separate coverage highlights growing backlash over license plate reader cameras and privacy concerns. Defense & Industry: The U.S. approved a possible $140 million Black Hawk helicopter sale to Argentina, with Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin in Stratford as the main contractor. Local Tech/Innovation: Old Lyme’s mosquito-control invention, Sirenix, is still resonating decades after a teen inventor patented the sound-based approach.
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