AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoState Politics: Wolcott Sen. Rob Sampson will lead Connecticut’s three-member Senate Republican caucus, a sharp reduction after the midterms. In Washington, Sen. Richard Blumenthal called for “new energy and ideas” but reaffirmed he plans to support Chuck Schumer as Senate leader. Connecticut in Congress: Rep.-elect Luke Bronin began orientation in Washington, joining a Democratic delegation poised to enter the new Congress with the majority. Economic Growth: Pfizer plans a $650 million manufacturing technology center in Groton, with construction expected to start in spring and finish by 2031. Health Care: Connecticut will receive $153.7 million in the federal rural health program’s second-year awards. State officials also urge residents to compare coverage during Access Health CT enrollment, open through Jan. 15. Cost of Living: A Connecticut report found 39% of households cannot afford basic expenses, including housing, food, child care and health care. Courts: Yale New Haven Health and workers have settled a lawsuit alleging the system underpaid employees by rounding their time records.
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