AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConnecticut Courts & Crime: A Bridgeport jury found Torik Baldwin guilty of a 2021 Shell Gas Station gunpoint robbery in Fairfield, branding him a Persistent Dangerous Felony Offender and doubling his potential prison exposure. In New Haven, Lewis Santiago pleaded guilty to felony murder and firearm charges tied to a 2023 fatal shooting during an illegal gun sale, with sentencing set for Sept. 16. State Politics & Cost of Living: Connecticut Democrats urged Yale to resist a Trump-related push over alleged admissions discrimination, warning of consequences if the school doesn’t comply. Separately, a new Eversource electric rate case could raise bills again, with critics saying PURA must scrutinize whether customers are paying more than necessary. Federal Policy & Enforcement: The DOJ filed 27 lawsuits against “sanctuary” cities and states, including Connecticut, as it targets limits on ICE activity. Local Infrastructure: A federal appeals court upheld the FAA’s environmental approval for Tweed New Haven Airport’s expansion, clearing the way for a new terminal and runway extension. Weather: Isolated thunderstorms are expected Wednesday after heavy rain and flooding risk earlier. Business & Law (National, with CT tie-ins): A D.C. Circuit ruling backed the FAA’s analysis in the Tweed case, while the House advanced a stopgap spending bill to Dec. 4.
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