AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Integrity & Voting Access: Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas says she has no confirmation about a reported DHS/HSI “voter fraud surge” targeting nine states that includes Connecticut, while a separate USPS whistleblower alleges the agency is rushing an online mail-ballot screening system that could reject entire batches over barcode errors, potentially disrupting November midterms. Immigration Enforcement in CT: A new Accountability Project investigation says Connecticut police records show frequent contact with ICE, with some departments missing or withholding records—raising questions about how Trust Act limits are being interpreted and followed. State Policy & Health Rights: Connecticut lawmakers’ Human Services Committee chairs threaten subpoenas to force Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to turn over its Trump administration agreement ending transgender care, despite the hospital’s Medicaid nondiscrimination obligations. Energy Costs & Business: Hartford Business Journal’s energy forum spotlights rising electricity demand from AI and manufacturing, with debate over grid reliability and whether distributed power can help Connecticut companies manage costs. Local Environment: Sen. Mae Flexer announces a draft consent order aimed at forcing the Old Killingly Pond dam owner to repair the dam and restore water levels. Government Funding: The U.S. House passed a stopgap bill to keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 11, averting a shutdown.
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