AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoSNAP Cuts Hit CT Families: Nearly 18,900 Connecticut children have lost SNAP benefits since July 2025, a sharper decline than the national average, raising alarms about lost school meal access and broader economic fallout. Election Claims Questioned: Declassified intelligence released by the White House has not matched what state election officials say they experienced—casting doubt on Trump’s claims of Chinese election interference. Health Insurance Rate Fight: Connecticut’s Insurance Department set an Aug. 26 hearing on proposed 2027 premium hikes—16.2% for individual plans and 17.8% for small groups—prompting sharp criticism from AG William Tong and lawmakers. Mental Health Funding Win: Rep. Rosa DeLauro says federal SAMHSA grants for youth mental health were restored after cuts were reversed, with $600,000 each going to Bridges Healthcare and BHCare. Gun Safety Policy Pressure: A New York governor announced actions responding to proposed federal firearms rollbacks, underscoring how states are preparing to counter changes at the federal level. CT Courts & Public Safety: A Connecticut murder case centers on chilling Google searches, while separate national coverage highlights sentencing tied to gun access and mass violence.
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