AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoState Budget & Taxes: Connecticut collected $10 billion in individual income taxes in 2024, up from $9.6 billion the year before, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Food Assistance Fight: Gov. Ned Lamont announced $8.5 million to help bridge predicted SNAP losses tied to federal work requirement changes, while a federal judge in a separate case blocked enforcement of new USDA conditions on billions in food aid. Public Safety & Wildlife: A homeowner reported a 6-foot black rat snake on his roof; wildlife control said the nonvenomous snake may be using homes for shelter as development overlaps habitat. Federal Surveillance Politics: Rep. Jim Himes criticized President Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, warning it could jeopardize Section 702 reauthorization. Connecticut Courts & Gambling: Connecticut is named among states facing federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission challenges tied to prediction markets. Sports & Community: The Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival runs June 12-20, expanding in screenings while keeping most films under half an hour.
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