AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoGovernor’s Race: Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio clashed in their final debate over taxes, affordability and school performance, with Fazio criticizing test scores and Lamont defending his administration’s progress. Early voting continues ahead of Tuesday’s election. Down-Ballot Decisions: Connecticut voters will also choose state senators, treasurer, congressional representatives and local officials, with competitive races drawing attention in Fairfield County and the 5th Congressional District. State and Local Policy: A proposal to use tolls and a millionaire tax to fund property-tax relief is gaining notice as towns face rising costs. Meanwhile, opposition to AI data centers is spreading across Connecticut communities. Public Accountability: The Justice Department is investigating gun-permitting practices in Waterbury and Middletown, while state employees and retirees’ health costs reached $1.3 billion, leaving the program in deficit.
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