AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPublic Safety & Courts: Connecticut’s paraeducator shortage is getting a state push, with Gov. Lamont and the education department launching a free six-week Paraeducator Preparation Academy aimed at training 200–250 new aides in year one. Crime & Justice: Connecticut crime hit its lowest point in five years, with DESPP reporting 22,635 crimes in Q1 2026 and steep drops in property and person offenses. Federal Funding Fight: Connecticut is among states challenging Trump administration conditions on FEMA/DHS disaster and counterterrorism grants, arguing the rules unlawfully force election and immigration changes. Technology & Privacy: A CT fact brief says automated license plate readers aren’t used to enforce traffic laws in Connecticut, with data generally deleted after 21 days and limits on uses like immigration enforcement. Health & Consumer Impact: The cyclospora outbreak is reshaping business—foot traffic to lettuce-heavy chains fell as cases spread. Local Culture: The Mohegan Tribe says it has received centuries-old artifacts back from a Connecticut history museum through repatriation. Workplace & Data: A new report warns employers’ monitoring tools can capture far more than managers think, from screen activity to biometric/location data.
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