Connecticut Budget & Food Assistance: Gov. Ned Lamont announced $300 grocery gift cards for about 25,000 residents who lost federal SNAP benefits, with distribution through community action agencies and an expected rollout by August. New Britain Accountability: A new Crumbie Law Group report says former Mayor Erin Stewart improperly sought a roughly $151,000 severance package and also bypassed rules on tuition reimbursement and pension-related benefits, prompting renewed scrutiny by state and federal authorities. Immigration Enforcement in CT: “ICE out of CT” protesters rallied outside the Hartford federal courthouse, saying they’ve seen increased ICE activity and more vehicles tied to operations in recent weeks. Privacy & Federal Policy: Connecticut’s AG Jay Jones joined a coalition opposing the SECURE Data Act, arguing it would weaken state privacy protections. State Tech & Privacy: Connecticut lawmakers advanced guardrails aimed at limiting how license plate camera data can be shared, as privacy advocates push back on surveillance. National Politics With CT Stakes: A new analysis warns Social Security could cut benefits by about $500 a month on average by 2032, with Connecticut projected to face the largest average hit. Courtroom & Federal Oversight: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will not move forward with a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, after a judge paused it and lawmakers attacked it over oversight concerns.