AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMinimum Wage: Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut’s minimum wage will rise to $17.48 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, up from $16.94 in 2026, under the 2019 law that ties annual increases to economic indicators. Consumer Finance & Banking: AG William Tong joined a coalition urging federal regulators to deny Opportunity Financial’s bid to merge with BNC National Bank, arguing it would let OppFi sidestep Connecticut’s high-cost lending limits and expand triple-digit APR loans. Child Welfare: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center reached a DOJ agreement to end gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and related surgeries, with a penalty and added funding for complications. Government Accountability: A GAO audit says Elon Musk’s DOGE overstated federal savings, including crediting lease cancellations that predated the program and listing unverified claims. Housing & Zoning: A CT Realty Trust affiliate is seeking Worcester zoning approvals for a 207-unit apartment complex at 232 Strafford St., converting Worcester Academy athletic fields. Public Safety: Enfield police say they arrested a Massachusetts arson suspect after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car, using a tire deflation device and K-9 tracking.
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