AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConnecticut Ethics & Cannabis: State Rep. Juan Candelaria, a former cannabis employee, says he properly disclosed his role as a key worker at The Goods THC Co. after online scrutiny over whether he should have recused himself on cannabis votes. Tribal Cannabis Deal: Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe announced Connecticut’s first tribal cannabis compact, setting rules for cooperation between tribal operators and state-licensed businesses. Pediatric Health Funding: CT Children’s Medical Center received a second $1 million gift from Joyce Lagnese, supporting expansion plans tied to its clinical tower and pediatric behavioral health. Workforce & Pay: A new $25 minimum wage rule starting July 1 will raise pay for thousands of healthcare workers in California, part of a broader AI-and-labor policy debate that’s also showing up in Connecticut. Public Safety & Health: CDC reports 2,104 U.S. measles cases in 2026 across 41 jurisdictions, with 30 active outbreaks. Local Business: Danbury’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites sold for about $12 million, reflecting renewed hotel investment momentum. EMS Call for Input: ProPublica and The Connecticut Mirror are asking Connecticut EMS workers and volunteers to share what’s changed and what resources they need.
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