AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoWNBA & State Politics: Gov. Maura Healey says she’s “not giving up” on bringing a WNBA franchise to Massachusetts, revisiting her failed push to relocate the Connecticut Sun to Boston before the team’s move to Houston. U.S. Senate & Personal News: Sen. Chris Murphy and attorney Cathy Holahan were granted a divorce in Hartford District Superior Court, nearly two years after separating. Northwest Corner Governance: North Canaan Selectman Brian Ohler resigned after a prolonged medical leave, leaving the town’s board reshuffled as it works to keep operations steady. Local Legal Settlement: North Canaan agreed to pay former Town Clerk Jean Jacquier $48,000 to settle a long-running dispute over back wages and legal fees. Planning & Farmland: Sharon residents and planners discussed updating the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development, with farmers pressing for stronger protections for agricultural land amid development pressure. Health & Consumer Policy: Connecticut-linked national fallout continues as states pursue major legal actions over pricing and competition, including a multistate egg price-fixing settlement delivering 280,000 eggs to food banks. Connecticut Economy: A Sacred Heart University/CT Insider poll finds affordability, energy, housing, and health care are top voter concerns heading into the next political fight. Public Safety & Privacy: A Senate hearing advanced scrutiny of “surveillance pricing,” while Connecticut officials warn prediction markets are raising concerns about gambling-style risks and insider trading. Labor: Connecticut’s minimum wage is set to rise to $17.48 on Jan. 1.
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