AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConnecticut Clean Slate Update: CT has finally cleared its criminal erasure backlog under the 2021 “clean slate” law, with all 170,000 eligible people now having records erased—about 350,000 cases total—after years of delays tied to complicated, multi-agency processing. Renewable Energy Affordability: Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-127 to extend Connecticut’s solar and battery storage incentives through 2035 and streamline residential solar permitting, aiming to cut costs for ratepayers. Gubernatorial Accountability in Bridgeport: FaithActs hosted a Bridgeport forum where Lamont, Josh Elliott, and Ryan Fazio faced resident questions on education, housing, jobs, affordability, and public safety. Housing & Crime Policy: The state continues to litigate and administer major policy shifts, including clean slate implementation and ongoing legal fights tied to public services. National Antitrust Watch (CT in the mix): Connecticut is among states suing to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would extinguish competition—while the WGA also filed its own challenge. Public Safety & Environment: Vermont wildlife officials are investigating an illegally killed black bear reportedly dumped in the Connecticut River near Newbury.
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