AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTransgender in politics: Republicans are reviving a familiar anti-trans playbook as midterms near, while Democrats try to blunt the message and refocus on the economy. Election trust: New polling finds many voters feel uncertain about whether elections will be “free and fair,” with worries about federal involvement at polling places. Connecticut energy costs: Diesel prices in Connecticut hit a record high near $6.48 a gallon, with fuel marketers warning shortages and more increases this fall and winter. Education and workforce prep: Danbury High is expanding career academies and pathways to give students more direct, work-connected options. CT courts and PFAS: A Connecticut federal judge declined—for now—to send a question to the state Supreme Court in a PFAS medical-monitoring fight involving firefighters’ gear. Government tech oversight: Connecticut’s police standards council is recommending tighter rules for automated license plate readers, aiming to limit broad surveillance. AI regulation push: Attorney General Raoul and other AGs are urging Congress to regulate AI quickly after incidents involving AI agents and security failures. National media power shift: A settlement clears the way for the Paramount-Warner merger, raising new questions about oversight and newsroom independence. Data breach accountability: Labcorp reached a $2.3M multistate settlement over a patient data breach tied to a medical debt collection vendor.
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