AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Voting Rights: With the U.S. Supreme Court gutting the federal Voting Rights Act, states including Connecticut are moving to fill the gap with their own election protections and map-approval rules. Immigration Enforcement & Elections: DHS/ICE is pushing back on concerns about agents at polling places, telling states there’s “no reason” for ICE personnel to be deployed to vote sites, while election officials press for clear guarantees. ICE in Connecticut: ICE says Connecticut sanctuary officials should not release three people detained in a sting targeting online child predators; DHS describes the arrests in New Britain and detainers tied to the cases. Surveillance Law Fight: Section 702 of FISA is set to expire after Congress failed to extend it, leaving lawmakers and intelligence officials warning of a potential foreign-intelligence collection gap. Connecticut Health Insurance: Connecticut residents face major premium changes as insurers seek double-digit rate hikes for 2027 plans covering about 220,000 people, with public comment now underway. Energy Regulation: Connecticut agencies ask FERC to cut Eversource/UI “bonus” charges in a federal complaint. Arts & Community: Connecticut arts groups are gearing up for summer programming, including major performances and touring work across the state.
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