AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Administration: Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas warns that Trump’s move to dismantle the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) could cause long-term damage to the national support system states rely on for voting equipment certification and election best practices. Antitrust & Media Policy: A federal judge ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $110B merger for 14 days after a 12-state coalition led by California AG Rob Bonta—including Connecticut—argued the deal would violate federal antitrust law by reducing competition. State Government & Consumer Protection: Illinois launched a voluntary “Blue Envelope” program to help drivers with autism during traffic stops, while New Jersey signed a data broker registration and sensitive-data sales crackdown that takes effect immediately. Connecticut Economy & Work: Connecticut’s unemployment rate is reported at 5.2% in June even as payrolls hit record highs, and the state’s 2026 labor omnibus (Public Act 26-12) continues rolling out major workplace changes. Public Safety & Local Government: Connecticut’s Office of the Inspector General identified the Meriden suspect in a fatal baseball bat attack that ended with a police shooting, with bodycam and dashcam footage released. Energy & Environment: New Haven completed a landfill solar array that will generate about 1.4 million kWh annually under a 20-year lease.
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