AGP Executive Report

Connecticut Medicaid Accountability: AG William Tong announced a $710,815 settlement with a defunct autism services provider and its owner over alleged false Medicaid billing for autism treatment that wasn’t provided. Privacy & Kids Online: New guidance from Tong lays out expanded Connecticut Data Privacy Act protections taking effect July 1, including limits on targeted ads for minors and stricter rules on addictive design and adult messaging. Police-Community Trust: Connecticut will roll out a new Yale Law School–developed training program starting in 2027 aimed at improving relations and building trust between law enforcement and communities. Local Governance & Housing for Veterans: House of Heroes Connecticut is seeking Hamden approval to subdivide land and build a new commercial warehouse to store materials for its no-cost home repair program. Public Safety Reminder: CTDOT and State Police are urging safer choices this Fourth of July, highlighting impaired driving risks and fireworks rules. Court Watch (National): The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear challenges to state “assault weapons” bans, a case with major implications for Connecticut’s gun laws.

Connecticut Courts & Health Care: Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-68, tightening Connecticut’s Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) rules and boosting DPH enforcement power for unlicensed health care operations, with higher fines and new criminal liability starting Oct. 1. Public Safety: FireSafeCT reminded residents that sparklers and fountains are only legal for people 16 and older, while aerial fireworks and other “exploding devices” are illegal for consumers. Religious Freedom & Hate: CAIR-CT says a suspect accused of anti-Muslim hate calls targeting mosques statewide has been arrested by Vernon police. State Budget & Services: A new Connecticut Supreme Court decision allows death damages input after an $8.5M verdict, and Connecticut’s DSS is under scrutiny for how automated eligibility systems can turn technical failures into compliance problems. Economy & Consumer Protection: Connecticut AG William Tong hosted a Greenwich summit with other state attorneys general focused on “driving down costs,” including antitrust fights over ticketing. Workforce & AI: Connecticut joined RAISE US to expand AI-related workforce training, with new initiatives rolling out in the state. Business/Legal Notices: A federal securities fraud class action was filed in Connecticut against GeneDx Holdings (WGS), with a lead-plaintiff deadline of Aug. 3, 2026.

Gun Rights in the Spotlight: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear major challenges to “assault weapons” bans, including Connecticut’s semi-automatic rifle law, setting up a fall showdown that could reshape state gun rules nationwide. Egg Price-Fixing Fallout: The DOJ and 17 states reached a settlement with major egg producers Cal-Maine, Versova and Hickman’s over alleged cartel-style manipulation of an egg price index; the deal totals $3.3 million in payments and about 53 million eggs donated to food banks, including Connecticut. Trans Sports Ruling Echoes in CT: The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls and women competing in female school sports, prompting reactions across the country and renewed debate about what the ruling means for Connecticut. CT Business & Tech: Cigna’s Evernorth announced a $100 million AI investment to improve access to specialty care, while Connecticut continues rolling out new AI and privacy requirements affecting employers and data handling. Local Watch: A Monson teen reported missing for more than a day was found safe near the Connecticut border, after an interagency search.

Supreme Court & Sports: SCOTUS upheld state bans on transgender girls and women from school athletic teams, a ruling that leaves Connecticut unchanged for now but keeps legal fights alive. Second Amendment: The Court agreed to hear challenges to semiautomatic “assault weapons” bans, including Connecticut’s, setting up a major gun-rights showdown with potential ripple effects for other state and local limits. Egg Price-Fixing: DOJ and a coalition of states reached settlements with major egg producers over alleged cartel pricing; the deals include $3.3M in penalties and 53 million donated eggs, with Connecticut slated to receive about 1.5 million eggs for food banks. CT Policy Watch: Connecticut’s officials and advocates are reacting to the Court’s rulings, while the state continues to grapple with how federal decisions affect local rules on sports, guns, and civil rights. Business & Growth: Norwalk’s 200 Connecticut Avenue is adding flexible-work tenants (Regus, Cottages & Gardens, Avis), signaling continued demand for office space that supports more of the workday on-site.

U.S. Supreme Court—Birthright Citizenship: The court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s executive limits on citizenship for children born to parents who are “unlawfully or temporarily” in the U.S., and Trump is now pushing Congress to change the rule. U.S. Supreme Court—Transgender Athletes: In a separate ruling, the justices upheld state bans on transgender girls and women in school sports, siding with Idaho and West Virginia and leaving Connecticut and other states’ challenges unresolved. U.S. Supreme Court—AR-15 Bans: The court agreed to hear challenges to assault-weapons bans, including Connecticut’s AR-15 restrictions and a Cook County, Illinois ordinance, setting up a major Second Amendment showdown. Connecticut/Regional Gun Policy Watch: The Connecticut case is tied to the Sandy Hook law, while the Illinois fight centers on local bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. Connecticut—Egg Price-Fixing Fallout: DOJ and states reached a settlement with major egg producers over alleged coordinated price manipulation, with Connecticut listed among participating states and millions of eggs and penalties secured. Connecticut—Medicaid Work Requirements Fight: Connecticut AG Clark joined multi-state litigation challenging the Trump administration’s Medicaid work requirements for medically frail people.

Medicaid Fight: A coalition of 25 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration to block new federal Medicaid work rules, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is being narrowed too much and will strip coverage from eligible people. Connecticut Housing: A major federal housing bill could speed up affordable projects in CT by cutting red tape and limiting private equity’s ability to buy up homes—though it hinges on whether President Trump signs it. Egg Price Crackdown: CT Attorney General William Tong announced a $3.3 million settlement with major egg producers over an illegal scheme to manipulate egg price indexes; Connecticut is set to receive 1.5 million free eggs for food banks. Public Safety: The FBI says a Connecticut-based “jackpotting” crew stole more than $500,000 from ATMs along I-95, using hardware and malware; four men face charges. Local Business: Fifteen CT food businesses pitched at a New Haven showcase after completing a statewide incubator program, with winners eligible for extra funding. Sports: Viktor Hovland beat Scottie Scheffler in a Travelers Championship playoff in Cromwell after weather delays.

Travelers Championship: Viktor Hovland beat Scottie Scheffler in a Monday sudden-death playoff at TPC River Highlands, taking the $3.6 million top prize after Scheffler missed a short birdie putt. Connecticut Immigration & Courts: Connecticut’s Haitian community is bracing after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, putting about 350,000 people at risk nationwide. ICE Oversight: AG William Tong joined a coalition urging ICE to reverse a policy that ends investigations and public reporting of deaths shortly after detainees are released. Housing Policy: Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a major bipartisan housing bill, tying it to passage of the SAVE America Act, leaving the 21st Century ROAD to Housing package in limbo. Business/Finance: NBT Bank earned two 2026 Coalition Greenwich Awards for small-business banking, including satisfaction with relationship managers and cash management. Public Health: A Connecticut man’s ear infection allegedly progressed into a fatal brain abscess, according to a family lawsuit.

PGA Tour Playoff in Cromwell: Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland finished the Travelers Championship tied at 21-under after weather and fading light stopped Sunday’s finish, setting up a sudden-death playoff Monday at 9 a.m. on the par-4 18th at TPC River Highlands. Sports TV/Local Impact: NBC preempted Yankees-Red Sox coverage to keep golf on air as the tournament resumed later Sunday, with no re-entry for fans after the delay. Connecticut Politics on the National Stage: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) told NBC he sees President Trump as the biggest threat to American democracy, dodging questions about a New York Democratic socialist nominee while arguing Democrats need a real contest of ideas. Connecticut Community & Health: A Connecticut autism parent, Susan Vanriel-Smith, shared her picture-book approach to easing sensory and social stress for kids during school photo day. Public Safety: Route 4 in Farmington reopened after a motorcycle crash left a helmetless rider seriously injured; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Connecticut Politics & Courts: Fairfield BOE is hit with lawsuits alleging aggressive residency investigations, including surveillance of trash pickup and following students, raising questions about how far districts can go to police school boundaries. Consumer Protection: A Hartford man says a credit union wired $22,000 to a fake “virtual vehicle vendor” dealership for a truck that never arrived—another warning sign as these scams spread. Work & Wages: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) argues a phased hike of the federal minimum wage to $25 could rebuild Democrats’ working-class coalition, pitching it as a cross-party “unifying issue.” Public Safety: Three Montville teens reported missing across state lines were found safe after a three-day search, with transit police spotting them on Metro-North. Local Community: Middletown’s Harbor Park drew tens of thousands for its annual fireworks festival ahead of July 4 and America’s 250th.

Connecticut Courts & Rights: A Liberty Counsel legal win highlights how a Greater Hartford-area school district backed off discipline after Christian students were denied the same “religious express” access previously allowed for Muslim students during non-instructional time, underscoring First Amendment tensions in local education. WNBA & Connecticut Connections: Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defended suspended forward Alyssa Thomas after her altercation with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, a storyline that also reverberates back to Connecticut Sun ties. PGA Tour in CT: At the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Viktor Hovland surged with a 64 to take a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler heading into Sunday’s final round. Public Safety: Bristol officials investigated a pedestrian crash that briefly shut down Route 6 before reopening. Community & Culture: First Tee Connecticut’s Travelers weekend programming spotlighted scholarships and youth golf as part of the state’s broader education-and-opportunity push.

Long Island Sound Water Quality: DEEP christened its new $2.2 million research vessel, Sound Outlook, highlighting major nitrogen improvements over decades while spotlighting ongoing uncertainty around Old Lyme’s sewer participation and how shoreline septic systems affect the Sound. Privacy & Federal Power: U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Michael Cloud say ATF canceled a contract tied to commercial location data from adtech broker Penlink, a move framed as a win for Fourth Amendment rights. Connecticut Courts & AI: A Connecticut Data Privacy Law 2026 requirement for LLM training disclosures takes effect Tuesday, adding new compliance pressure for businesses using AI. Housing & Labor Law: Connecticut enacted an expansion of upstream liability for unpaid construction wages, and new workplace rules for private employers are set to take effect October 1. Public Safety: A Norwalk man, Francisco Gomez, faces new federal charges tied to child exploitation after a prior Putnam County conviction. Sports (CT ties): First Tee Connecticut awarded $61,000 in scholarships during Travelers Championship weekend in Cromwell.

Elections & Courts: Connecticut’s AG team scored another win blocking Trump administration efforts to exert federal control over elections, as courts reject attempts to rewrite voting rules and restrict access. Prison Oversight: A Connecticut judge released video from the 2018 death of inmate J’Allen Jones, showing officers striking him and using pepper spray, renewing pressure for transparency in DOC practices. Healthcare Accountability: A state court ordered a New Haven-area provider to turn over corporate takeover documents after a $49M verdict tied to alleged missed cervical cancer diagnosis. Workplace & AI Compliance: Connecticut’s new privacy and AI-related requirements are kicking in, including disclosure rules for certain AI training uses and court expectations for verifying AI output in filings. Cannabis Reinvestment: Connecticut’s Social Equity Council is set to distribute tens of millions from cannabis proceeds to neighborhoods hit hardest by the War on Drugs, with Norwalk groups among the beneficiaries. Sports & Safety: The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after a throat contact with Caitlin Clark, while Connecticut’s Marina Mabrey grabbed headlines by tying the WNBA scoring record with 53 points.

Elections & Courts: Connecticut AG Kwame Raoul notched another win, with a federal court permanently blocking key parts of President Trump’s executive orders aimed at federal control over state election administration, including demands for DHS and USPS to build eligible-voter lists. Energy & Land Use: The Connecticut Siting Council issued a draft opinion clearing a 4-megawatt, 7,462-panel solar project near Glastonbury’s Nayaug Elementary School, with a final decision due Oct. 22. Real Estate Enforcement: Connecticut’s new “real estate wholesaling” rules take effect July 1, requiring wholesalers to register and provide disclosure reports before deals are reassigned. Health Care Costs: Connecticut Medicaid spending per enrollee rose 14% from 2023 to 2024, though Medicaid still remains the cheapest coverage option in the state. Work & Wages: U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy unveiled legislation to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide, while Connecticut already sits above the federal floor. Business & Tech: AP Fund for Journalism expands “Metrics for News” to 10 local newsrooms to track audience engagement and impact.

Connecticut Supreme Court: The state’s justices let a local fair rent commission step into a landlord-tenant eviction fight, saying the Middletown Fair Rent Commission can protect its own cease-and-desist orders while the underlying complaint is still pending. Immigration: The U.S. Supreme Court ended TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians, a decision that could affect thousands in the New York metro area that includes Connecticut. Labor & wages: Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), unveiled a plan to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour over time and end the tipped minimum wage. AI workforce push: A new nonprofit, RAISE US, backed by major tech and employers, is putting $500 million toward helping workers transition as AI reshapes jobs—Connecticut is among the initial partners. Public safety & courts: The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after contact with Caitlin Clark’s throat, while Connecticut’s legal system also faces new questions about whether lawyers should be forced to use generative AI for research. Local development: Bridgeport has started construction on a new Residence Inn at Steelpointe Harbor, aiming to bring back hotel lodging and boost tourism. Gov’t staffing: Gov. Ned Lamont appointed Sarah Karwan as general counsel. Infrastructure meeting: CTDOT will hold a virtual public meeting on replacing a bridge over Iron Stream in Guilford.

Elections & Courts: Connecticut Attorney General William Tong won another major federal court fight blocking President Trump’s attempts to commandeer state election rules, with a Massachusetts judge halting key parts of a March executive order that would have restricted voter eligibility and mail voting. AI Workforce: Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Gina Raimondo launched RAISE US, a new nonprofit backed by major tech firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Amazon, aiming to help states and employers retrain workers for an AI-driven economy, with Connecticut among the first partners. Public Health & Consumer Protection: Hawaiʻi AG Anne Lopez joined a coalition praising Shopify’s decision to ban all e-cigarette sales on its platform, following pressure to curb youth access to nicotine products. Labor & Cost of Living: Senate Democrats introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour over five years, led by Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Connecticut Environment: Hamden residents pressed DEEP over the pace of cleanup at the Olin “Six Lakes” site, as officials said more characterization is still needed. Voting by Mail: A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked key parts of Trump’s mail-voting restriction order, reinforcing that election administration power rests with states.

Drug Pricing Lawsuit: A Connecticut federal judge dismissed Pfizer from states’ antitrust case alleging generic-drug price-fixing, saying prosecutors failed to show Pfizer conspired with its Greenstone unit or knew of collusion. Transportation Infrastructure: CTDOT is planning to remove a Route 8 northbound retaining wall in Shelton, with design targeted for 2027 and construction starting in 2028, using 100% state funds. Public Safety Planning: Baltimore kicked off community input sessions for its next five-year violence prevention plan, with residents flagging drugs, transitional housing, and illegal dumping. Higher Education & Workforce: Eastern Connecticut State University will add three new undergraduate certificate programs this fall—Geospatial Technology, Victim Services & Advocacy, and Emergency Services & Public Safety. Reproductive Rights: Connecticut leaders marked the Dobbs anniversary while highlighting a new state push to expand fertility coverage and protect access to reproductive care. Court & Elections: A federal appeals court upheld dismissal of a DOJ bid to force Michigan to turn over unredacted voter-file information. Business & Health Fraud: A Pakistani man living in Middletown pleaded guilty in federal court to money-transmitting tied to Medicare Advantage fraud.