AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoConnecticut Politics & Government: Gov. Ned Lamont’s State Bond Commission approved another $145 million to keep electric-bill relief going by shifting public benefits costs off ratepayers, but the meeting turned into a public spar with GOP challenger Sen. Ryan Fazio over whether the help is enough. Education & Privacy: Connecticut towns are rolling out AI-driven license plate readers on school buses under a loophole, drawing fresh privacy concerns even as the state has moved to tighten rules for regular police cameras. Budget Watch: Comptroller Sean Scanlon warned special education funding is short by $96 million, arguing Connecticut’s budget-cap structure is making the special education crisis worse despite one-time emergency aid. Immigration Enforcement: A Colorado case tied to ICE warrantless arrests is headed to appeal, with CT-linked legal arguments urging courts to require statutory safeguards. Public Safety & Veterans: The CT Department of Veterans Affairs announced Stand Down events across six regions, including Bristol, with services ranging from benefits to mental health and housing. National Legal/Policy: AG Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition opposing an ATF rule that would loosen registration for certain military-grade firearms. Cybercrime: A Singaporean man, Malone Lam, pleaded guilty in federal court to leading a $245 million cryptocurrency theft conspiracy that used social engineering and break-ins.
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