AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Gov. Ned Lamont and AG William Tong say Connecticut will intervene in the NextEra–Dominion merger review at FERC, warning it could reduce competition and raise electricity costs for ratepayers. Cannabis Enforcement: In New Haven, AG Tong announced Anesthesia Smoke and Convenience is permanently closed after repeated violations; the owner faces a $100,000 penalty and a state business ban. Opioid Treatment Access: Connecticut is expanding state-funded mobile methadone vans, with a third unit starting service in northeastern CT to cut the daily-drive barrier that can end treatment. Consumer Safety: Oma’s Pride recalled frozen dog food over salmonella contamination, affecting 639 bags distributed across 11 states including Connecticut. Healthcare & Privacy: Connecticut officials are pushing back on federal use-of-force and identification rules in court, arguing the DOJ hasn’t shown concrete harm. Local Business/Planning: Bristol is moving ahead with plans for three take-out restaurants (Wetzel’s, Cold Stone, Planet Smoothie) at a former Poke’s Works site. Sports: The Connecticut Sun look to end a road slide as they face the Las Vegas Aces.
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