AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGas Tax Showdown: President Trump says he’ll move to suspend the federal gasoline tax to blunt $4.52-a-gallon prices tied to the Iran war—but Congress has to approve it, and the White House is already framing it as temporary relief. Connecticut Labor Protections: Lamont signed Public Act 26-12, expanding protections for workers assaulted on the job and requiring wage-range and benefits disclosures in postings. CT Politics: In the Democratic convention fight for CT-1, Luke Bronin upset John Larson for the party’s endorsement, setting up an August primary. Education & Safety: A Connecticut hearing is underway that could suspend an assistant principal’s educator certificates after a gun was found in his car in 2021. Local Impact: Funeral scam victims can now seek up to $10,000 in restitution under a new state law. Transportation: A special report highlights soaring air cargo at NH airports, with Manchester punching above its weight. Environment & Food: The Center for Food Safety sued the EPA for records tied to pesticide-coated seed disposal, pushing to close a long-running regulatory loophole.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.