AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoCT Jobs & Pay Transparency: Gov. Ned Lamont signed a new law requiring Connecticut job postings to list a salary range and expected benefits starting Oct. 1, aiming to cut the “find out it pays less” frustration for applicants. Courts & Utilities: Connecticut Supreme Court revived Eversource’s fight with PURA over a $17M rate dispute tied to infrastructure upgrades, pushing the parties back to settle ambiguities first. Mental Health Push: Leaders highlighted Connecticut’s mental health crisis after a widely seen I-95 rescue where an officer talked a man down with a hug, while lawmakers advanced new rules for AI chatbots that encourage self-harm. Gas Tax Politics: President Trump floated pausing the federal gas tax to blunt soaring prices, but it would need Congress. Consumer & Privacy: Rhode Island ranked high for digital identity worries, and the state consumer agency warned homeowners to vet remodelers to avoid scams. Federal Crime: A Cheshire man was sentenced for CARES Act fraud, and a Hartford man faces fentanyl and gun charges.
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