AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaregiving Support: Gov. Lamont signed a caregiver tax credit into Connecticut’s budget adjustments, offering capped reimbursements (up to $2,000/year) for qualifying home supports and care costs starting in tax year 2027. Food Costs & Consumer Protections: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson joined a multistate push urging the FTC to crack down on hidden “drip pricing” fees in food delivery checkout flows. Mental Health in Schools: Connecticut is funding defibrillators in schools, backing efforts to improve emergency response for students. Veterans Mental Health Research: The VA launched an MDMA-assisted therapy trial for veterans in West Haven and Providence to study PTSD and other severe mental health conditions. Public Health & Safety: Tick-borne illness fears are rising as cases hit the highest emergency-room levels since 2017, with Connecticut among the states seeing Lyme risk. Local Health Impact: A Norwalk family’s annual memorial golf tournament raises money for the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital, supporting burn care and survivors. Hospital Milestone: Yale New Haven Hospital marked 200 years of care and innovation, highlighting its role as Connecticut’s largest hospital system. Online Child Safety: CT AGs and other attorneys general are pushing back on federal efforts they say would weaken state authority to protect kids online.
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