AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid Fight: A coalition led by New York AG Letitia James and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the Trump administration over a new HHS/CMS rule that blocks federal Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, arguing CMS exceeded its authority and states should control what’s covered. CT Oversight: Connecticut lawmakers are pressing Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for details on a contract tied to ending gender-affirming care for trans youth, with committee chairs threatening subpoenas over transparency and alleged state-law violations. Election Integrity Clash: A USPS whistleblower told Congress the agency’s rushed mail-ballot screening system is “secretive, rushed, chaotic, and fundamentally flawed,” raising fears of mass ballot rejection; Connecticut election officials are also responding to reports of a federal voter-fraud “surge.” Capitol Security: Hartford Capitol Police say a woman tried to stab an officer’s cruiser window, then led officers on a chase before being taken for a mental health evaluation. Courts: The Lindsay Clancy trial jury was sent home again after failing to reach a verdict, with deliberations continuing. Tech Policy: Connecticut’s AI Working Group held its inaugural meeting to shape state guidance for responsible AI.
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