AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMinimum Wage & Cost of Living: Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut’s minimum wage will rise to $17.48 on Jan. 1, 2027, up from $16.94 this year. Food Security: State Sen. Derek Slap says Connecticut is distributing $300 one-time grocery benefits to people pushed out of SNAP, including thousands in West Hartford. Consumer Protection & Banking: AG William Tong joined a coalition urging federal regulators to block OppFi’s bid to merge with BNC National Bank, warning it would enable triple-digit APR lending and sidestep state limits. Environment Politics: Sen. Saud Anwar and Sen. Martha Marx both earned perfect 2026 scores from the CT League of Conservation Voters, with focus on recycling, pesticide reporting, waste management, and expanding solar. Child Welfare & Health Policy: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center reached a DOJ settlement ending pediatric gender-affirming care for minors. State Infrastructure: CTDOT will hold a hybrid public meeting Aug. 27 on raising a bridge in Old Saybrook, with construction targeted for 2028.
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