AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSupreme Court Guns: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenges to Connecticut’s assault-weapons ban, taking up whether restrictions on AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment; arguments are expected in the fall. Storm Recovery: Fourth of July thunderstorms battered Connecticut with hail, downed trees and power lines, leaving tens of thousands without electricity; Gov. Lamont said restoration could take several more days, and several state parks closed due to damage. Local Emergency in Harwinton/Torrington: Harwinton declared a state of emergency after 85% of the town lost power, while Torrington also faced widespread outages and road closures. Solar Expansion: Connecticut’s new plug-in solar law adds options like community solar and easier permitting, though advocates warn bigger fights may still be ahead. Election Rules Fight: Democratic governors, including Connecticut’s, urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule tied to Trump’s voter-list plan. Road Safety: Connecticut State Police reported 55 crashes and 3 DUI arrests on July 4, with 1,260 calls for service statewide.
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