AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGovernor’s Race: A Quinnipiac poll gives Gov. Ned Lamont a 58%-38% lead over Republican Ryan Fazio, as both campaigns spend heavily. Fazio is pitching a plan to fill Connecticut’s 86,000 open jobs; the candidates also agree on allowing a regulated bear hunt, a rare point of common ground. Offshore Wind: The Trump administration is again asking a federal court to revoke approval for Revolution Wind, weeks after the project installed its final turbine and as it nears completion. Energy Costs: Lamont released another $12.7 million for home-heating assistance as oil prices rise, while a new report says Connecticut’s poverty rate has climbed above pre-pandemic levels. AI and Privacy: Attorney General William Tong and the Office of Consumer Counsel want PURA to investigate utilities’ use of AI, adding to scrutiny of Flock license-plate cameras and questions about surveillance and privacy. Local Infrastructure: Windsor Locks opened a new train station, expanding connections to Bradley International Airport.
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