AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFederal Surveillance Fight: Congress failed to temporarily extend Section 702, raising the odds of a rare lapse in key foreign intelligence powers as Democrats demand a change to acting DNI Bill Pulte before renewal. Court & Immigration: The Second Circuit upheld a Connecticut man’s tax plea, rejecting claims that alleged bad advice about immigration effects justified withdrawing it. SNAP in the Farm Bill: Connecticut’s Dana Nessel joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and block further food-assistance cuts, warning states will be stuck with new costs. Connecticut Courts & Appointments: Gov. Ned Lamont nominated Appellate Judge Melanie Cradle to the state Supreme Court, aiming to make her the first Black woman justice. Consumer Protection: CT’s Lemon Law program hit a record $8.1M in refunds and replacement vehicles for 2025. Public Safety: Hamden and other towns report swatting calls disrupting schools and straining police resources. Health & Firefighter Safety: A CT senator pushes earlier cancer screening for firefighters, citing cases where current schedules may come too late. Local Transportation: Milford’s speed-camera rollout is credited with cutting speeding warnings about 50% during the warning period.
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