AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEducation Funding Overhaul: Connecticut’s new 23-member Blue-Ribbon Commission held its first meeting to rethink the state’s public school funding formula, with recommendations due next January and a focus on equity plus easing local tax burdens. School Safety Enforcement: Gov. Ned Lamont signed a law making repeat illegal school-bus passings a top-tier offense, with mandatory six-month license suspensions for third (or later) violations starting Oct. 1. Charity Scrutiny in New Britain: Connecticut AG William Tong and the Department of Consumer Protection opened an investigation into the Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund, subpoenaing former Mayor Erin Stewart and seeking records tied to how charitable money was handled. Immigration Policy Shift: USCIS issued a memo tightening when people can adjust status inside the U.S., pushing more applicants toward consular processing abroad. Consumer Protection: The state’s Department of Consumer Protection warned homeowners to research home-improvement requirements before demolition or major work begins. Public Health/Workforce: AARP and caregiving advocates highlighted the growing need for paid caregiving leave as more adults juggle work and family care. Energy Prices: Hartford County diesel hit a low of $4.84 per gallon in the week ending May 30, while statewide diesel averaged $5.73.
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