AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoImmigration & Public Safety: Danbury’s Democrat-led council voted to let lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients apply to become police officers, arguing background checks and training still apply while critics warn it blurs citizenship requirements for carrying firearms and detaining people. Courts & Voting Rights: Connecticut’s top elections official is responding as federal agencies reportedly target the state for a “voter fraud surge,” adding fuel to the broader national fight over mail-in voting rules. Labor & Community Services: A Connecticut report finds volunteer fire departments shrinking, with some firefighters juggling paid jobs and volunteer leadership to keep coverage going. Health Tech (CT): Two Greenwich high school friends built a cancer care tracking app that helps patients and caregivers compile symptoms and questions for doctor visits. Education: Windham County’s six-year bachelor’s completion rate for students of two or more races rose to 55.6% by 2024, still below the statewide rate. Local Crime: North Haven police say two suspects were arrested after a multi-state vehicle theft investigation tied to a gas station incident earlier this year.
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