AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Public Benefits: Connecticut and other states sued to block a new “public charge” green card rule that would let immigration officers weigh use of food, housing, Medicaid and other benefits—raising fears families will skip care they’re legally entitled to. Flooding & Disaster Aid: Gov. Lamont blamed a “rain bomb” for severe Fairfield County flooding, with officials weighing a major disaster declaration and urging residents to document storm damage. Health & Consumer Safety: The FDA announced a recall of Whole Foods soft goat cheese in multiple states, including Connecticut, due to an undeclared egg-white ingredient that could trigger allergic reactions. Local Government & Enforcement: A Greenwich resident filed a class action against the town over automated speed cameras, alleging the program was approved without a required public hearing. Connecticut Business & Jobs: Bombardier’s U.S. sales are under pressure after Trump threatened a ban, with the company pointing to hundreds of Connecticut jobs tied to its maintenance footprint. Sports Betting Crackdown: Connecticut ordered prediction markets to stop sports-betting operations, adding to the state’s push against the industry. Corporate Finance: Yarrow Bioscience closed a $172.5 million public offering to fund its autoimmune thyroid disease pipeline. Environment & Climate Policy: The EPA moved to repeal power-plant greenhouse gas limits, a shift likely to face legal challenges.
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