AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConnecticut Hate-Crime Overhaul: Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill creating a single, clearer hate-crime code, tightening definitions and adding new crimes tied to bias-motivated housing/public accommodations violations, false reports, and swatting; it takes effect Oct. 1, 2026. AI in the Workplace: Connecticut also moved to regulate employment AI and require notice for certain high-risk uses tied to hiring and layoffs, with compliance deadlines starting in 2026–2027. H-1B Legal Win: A federal judge blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax; CT AG William Tong said it protects employers relying on skilled foreign workers. Utility Rate Scrutiny: An I-Team report questions how Connecticut’s PURA approved United Illuminating electric-rate increases after watchdogs flagged commissioner communications. Public Health, Ticks: Coverage highlights how tick concern has surged since Lyme disease’s Connecticut roots, with warnings for Lyme disease prevention. Sports: The Liberty beat the Sun 89-80 as Han Xu made her first WNBA start; Connecticut retired Jonquel Jones’ No. 35 jersey before she missed the game with illness.
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