AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWork Zone Safety: Connecticut’s “Know the Zone” speed-camera warning period ends Monday, with warnings or $75 tickets for speeding in active construction areas and automatic tickets for going 85 mph+; the DOT says the goal is fewer crashes and safer crews. Health Care Accountability: AG William Tong announced a $36.5 million multistate settlement with CVS over alleged Medicaid false claims tied to over-dispensing insulin pens, with Connecticut’s share listed at about $1.09 million. Voting Rights Fight: Connecticut joined a coalition urging the USPS to withdraw a proposed rule that critics say would undermine mail-in voting and violate a court order, with Gov. Ned Lamont calling it an unconstitutional power grab. Gun Rights in the Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Connecticut’s assault weapons ban, setting up a major Second Amendment showdown with implications for similar state laws. Storm Aftermath & Power: Lamont said restoration from Saturday’s severe storms could take several days, with crews from Canada helping and residents urged to stay clear of downed lines. Local Governance Watch: Bridgeport’s ethics reform momentum faces resistance as council leadership moves to block key Ethics Commission appointments.
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