AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoSchool Air Quality: State Sen. Julie Kushner urged Connecticut schools to finish annual HVAC surveys and use UConn’s free room air filtration kits, saying better ventilation helps curb infections and supports learning. Federal Policy & Health Costs: Connecticut Gov. Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino criticized a Trump administration rollback of federal fuel economy standards, warning it could mean higher gas costs and dirtier air for residents. College Sports & Student-Athlete Rules: The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, setting new guardrails on athlete pay and transfers; Connecticut’s senators opposed the bill’s approach despite support for a Blumenthal amendment. Medicaid Fraud: Two women were arrested for allegedly stealing about $602,000 from Connecticut’s Medicaid program through claims for services not requested. Local Health Tech/Infrastructure: Yale New Haven Hospital installed Connecticut’s first PET/MR system, expanding advanced imaging options. Community Disability Support: The Kennedy Collective highlighted its 75-year mission employing people with disabilities across Connecticut. Food & Nutrition Relief: Food Lion Feeds and the Carolina Hurricanes launched “Stick It To Hunger,” aiming to provide up to 150,000 meals for families.
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