Medical Debt Relief: Gov. Ned Lamont says another 97,000 Connecticut residents will get letters this week confirming their medical debt has been eliminated, building on a broader partnership with Undue Medical Debt that has erased hundreds of millions since 2024. SNAP Cuts Response: Lamont also announced $300 grocery gift cards for about 25,000 people who lost federal nutrition assistance, using state surplus funds as advocates warn more SNAP removals are coming. AI Oversight in CT: Connecticut signed a sweeping AI law covering chatbots, synthetic media, and employer use, adding new transparency and safety obligations for developers and deployers. Privacy Fight in Congress: A House subcommittee split over the SECURE Data Act, with Democrats warning it could preempt stronger state privacy protections like Connecticut’s. Local Health Costs: Wallingford reported $269,173 in Medicaid billing for ambulance and transport services in 2024, up 12.5% from 2023. Public Health & Safety: Hartford’s Breakthrough Magnet School evacuated after a HVAC leak involving polypropylene glycol; one student was checked for a headache. Health System Access: A new report says hundreds of hospitals, including many rural ones, are at risk of closure, threatening emergency and maternity access. Scam Alert: BBB Serving Connecticut warns of an employment scam using a Hartford address targeting job seekers nationwide.