AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPFAS Accountability & Local Costs: A Connecticut-linked push is gaining steam after a Senate-passed bond bill in Massachusetts would set aside $25 million so fire departments can buy PFAS-free turnout gear, with lawmakers pointing to lawsuits and stronger enforcement as the next step. Public Health & Water Safety: Shoreline towns across Connecticut were hit by a boil water advisory after E. coli was found in Essex; restaurants shut down until the order was lifted, and one local seafood spot reopened with extra sanitation and bottled-water limits. State Courts & Federal Funding Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing the move violates a prior court order. Consumer Protection & Pricing: A new wave of scrutiny is targeting “surveillance pricing,” where companies use personal data to set higher prices for different shoppers. Connecticut Transportation: The I-91 exit ramp to I-691 in Meriden reopened after a car fire; police reported no injuries. Digital Privacy: A U.Va. compliance report to DOJ outlines changes in hiring practices, including removing DEI-related requirements and programs.
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