AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Protection: Connecticut has joined the FTC and 20 states in suing Dollar General, alleging stores repeatedly charged shoppers more than advertised prices. Opioid Accountability: A bankruptcy judge rejected Richard Sackler’s bid to block the sale of his Greenwich mansion, ruling it was pledged to help fund Purdue Pharma’s $7.4 billion settlement with opioid claimants. Education: Five Connecticut education groups are urging Gov. Ned Lamont to reject a federal scholarship tax-credit plan, warning it could divert support from public schools and weaken state oversight. Transportation & Jobs: Construction is underway on Enfield’s new train station, restoring passenger rail service after four decades; meanwhile, Connecticut-based DATTCO has acquired New York’s Leprechaun Lines, and Precision Resource is building a new manufacturing facility in Shelton. Public Health: The state reports six flu deaths so far this season, all among adults 55 and older, and urges residents to get vaccinated. Household Costs: Heating oil is topping $6 a gallon as Connecticut fuel suppliers warn of tight winter supplies and rising costs.
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