Housing & Local Control: New Canaan’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave final approval to a controversial 102-unit, four-and-a-half-story complex at Weed and Elm—after a court order tied to the state’s 8-30g affordable-housing rules—setting up a fresh fight over how much say towns really have. State Budget & Borrowing Clash: Gov. Ned Lamont and GOP challenger Ryan Fazio traded barbs over borrowing as the Bond Commission backed $652 million in investments, from childcare and housing to public safety and EVs. Energy Policy: Connecticut lawmakers moved to extend home and community solar incentives through 2035, with batteries emerging as the big winners under the updated program. Utilities & Rates: Connecticut regulators ended “unilateral” decisions amid utility suits, while state leaders continued pushing back against Eversource rate hikes. Workplace & AI Compliance: Connecticut’s omnibus workplace changes and new employment AI rules are landing on employers now, with new obligations for pay, accommodations, and AI decision-making. Public Safety Tech: Fairfield is set to start issuing fines for its speed camera program next week, as lawmakers and officials renew pressure over license-plate camera rules and data sharing. Education & Childcare: The Bond Commission also approved $16.5 million for childcare capital improvements and a One Entry Portal to streamline access. Legal & Courts: A judge temporarily blocked Trump’s $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund, while Connecticut’s broader court docket continues to shape policy fights. Sports: The Los Angeles Sparks, led by Erica Wheeler and Nneka Ogwumike, head to Hartford to face the Connecticut Sun.