Health Insurance Watch: Connecticut AG William Tong criticized double-digit Anthem, ConnectiCare, and UnitedHealthcare rate hikes approved by the state Insurance Department, saying families and small businesses are getting hit with higher premiums while insurers should have negotiated cost relief earlier. State Budget Politics: CT Republicans renewed proposals for major tax cuts, including a no-income-tax plan for lower earners and other changes that Democrats called unrealistic “pie-in-the-sky promises.” Consumer Protection & AI Pricing: The FTC signaled tougher enforcement on AI-driven personalized pricing, warning companies may face action if they tailor prices using consumer data without clear disclosure. Local Care Access: Backus Hospital launched Connecticut’s first state-designated Mobile Integrated Health program to reduce readmissions by bringing specialized paramedic care into patients’ homes. CT Innovation in Cancer Screening: Intus Bio won an NCI Fast-Track award for a non-invasive, bacteria-based early colorectal cancer test. New Care Model in CT: Private Medical announced a concierge primary care office opening in Greenwich with $45,000 annual memberships for up to 100 patients per physician. Reproductive Health Legal Fight: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sued to challenge state abortion restrictions, seeking a constitutional right to abortion. Workplace Safety Research: A new heat-safety webinar argues cognition should be tracked as a leading indicator, since heat can impair judgment before core temperature rises. Outdoor Safety: A Massachusetts man died after a rock climbing fall near the Appalachian Trail in Kent, CT. Community Health & Wellness: A Greenwich teen’s cookie fundraiser, “Cookie for a Cause,” has raised over $66,000 to help nearly 1,000 children. Tech & Privacy: Apple’s “Siri Recap” raises new privacy and AI governance concerns by enabling ambient summaries of conversations.