AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCT Election Watch: A new push to let voters decide is front and center ahead of Connecticut’s August 11 ballot. Democracy & the Press: Opinion pieces argue that journalism is essential to democracy, warning that without it, citizens get stuck with rumor and propaganda. Food Assistance Fight: House Republicans’ reconciliation plan would cut SNAP by nearly $300 billion through 2034, a major blow to the nation’s anti-hunger program. AI Power Concerns: Sen. Chris Murphy warns that AI CEOs are gaining “state-like power,” calling for stronger government pushback. Connecticut Local Governance: Lyme approved using Connecticut State Police for targeted speed enforcement, with advance public alerts planned. Housing & Antitrust: AG Kwame Raoul announced a $7 million settlement tied to an algorithmic rent “alignment” scheme, part of broader RealPage-related litigation. Community Spotlight: Cape Verdeans in Connecticut are celebrating the national team’s World Cup momentum, with fans in Bridgeport cheering historic results.
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