AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio clashed over taxes, energy costs and immigration in their first televised debate as early voting began; Democrats led Republicans in the first days of voting. Voting Rights: A federal judge barred DHS election-related field operations in Connecticut and eight other states through Election Day, citing the risk of voter intimidation. The FBI also confirmed a suspicious-powder letter targeting Connecticut’s secretary of the state was intercepted. Public Safety: The Justice Department opened an investigation into alleged firearm-permit abuses by Middletown and Waterbury police. Connecticut and Cook County urged the Supreme Court to uphold their AR-15 bans. Household Costs: Enrollment opened for state health-premium assistance of up to $1,200 a year for eligible child-care workers. Access Health CT’s open enrollment also began amid rising costs and federal cuts. Energy: The Trump administration is seeking to undo approval for the nearly completed, $6.2 billion Revolution Wind project, which would supply power to Connecticut and Rhode Island. Local Finance: One Connecticut town plans to cut taxable home values 35% after a revaluation shook municipal budgets.
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