AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoICE & public safety in CT: Connecticut lawmakers and officials are pushing back on a new state law barring officers from wearing face coverings, including federal immigration agents, while the Trump administration’s Homeland Security has sued over whether Connecticut can enforce it. Courts & corruption fallout: Federal prosecutors could move to seize the Farmington home of fugitive former budget official Kosta Diamantis after a judge weighs whether to forfeit his bond for failing to appear. Transportation tragedy: CTDOT employees packed Bridgeport Superior Court for the arraignment of Edward Myers, accused of killing coworker Elvin Hernandez on I-95; prosecutors cite impairment and prior DUI. Energy & infrastructure politics: Lawmakers grilled data center developers over electricity and water impacts, even as industry groups say Connecticut isn’t a major target yet. Federal policy ripple effects: Gov. Lamont and DEEP Acting Commissioner Cimino condemned a Trump rollback of federal fuel economy standards, warning of higher costs and worse air quality. National politics with local stakes: The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, setting up a House fight over NIL, transfers, and limits on athlete compensation. Weather: A nor’easter knocked out power for tens of thousands across the Northeast, including coastal Connecticut, with flood warnings lingering.
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