AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConnecticut Gun Law in the Crosshairs: The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to Connecticut’s assault weapons ban, with Connecticut Against Gun Violence urging the justices to uphold the law and citing the Sandy Hook response. Pollinator-Friendly Lawns: Connecticut officials and experts used Pollinator Week to warn that manicured lawns don’t provide habitat pollinators need, linking pollinator decline to food and biodiversity impacts. U.S. Supreme Court Next Term: The court is set to take on major fights over guns, voting rules, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration-related detention in its October term. Fourth of July Storm Disruptions: Severe weather and heat affected celebrations nationwide, including Connecticut, where storms knocked out power and crews responded to incidents like a Portland house fire that sent two firefighters and a resident to the hospital. Medicare Choice Costs: A new explainer highlights how “$0 premium” Medicare Advantage can look cheaper than Original Medicare plus Medigap—until the year your health needs change.
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