AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Mental Health Funding Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states, including Connecticut, sued the Trump administration to block termination of a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing a court order was ignored and cuts would strip districts of counselors and supports. Property Tax Overhaul Push: Connecticut’s first statewide citizens assembly on property taxes convened in New Haven, with Comptroller Sean Scanlon and randomly selected residents set to propose changes for the 2027 legislative session. Media Merger in Court: Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate antitrust lawsuit led by California to stop Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it would “extinguish competition” and raise prices. Consumer Protection: The state Department of Consumer Protection urged families to review prepaid funeral contracts after new requirements take effect July 1, including a fact sheet before signing. Public Safety & Service: The 643rd Military Police Company returned home after nearly a year supporting U.S. Southern Command, marking a major homecoming for Connecticut National Guard troops. Fraud Warning: A Connecticut woman reportedly lost $900,000 in a romance scam that steered her into crypto. Food Assistance Deadline: Connecticut SNAP recipients have until July 14 to apply for up to $331 in emergency replacement benefits after storms damaged food supplies.
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