AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Gov. Ned Lamont leads Republican Ryan Fazio 58% to 38% in a new Quinnipiac poll, the largest margin in a Connecticut governor’s race in two decades. Consumer Protection: Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition urging safeguards for children and private user data in Character.AI’s bankruptcy proceedings. Cost of Living: Connecticut’s poverty rate rose to 10.6% in 2025, with about 385,500 residents—including 91,400 children—living in poverty. Lamont plans to increase heating assistance as energy costs climb. Utility Bills: State Sen. Saud Anwar opposes Eversource’s proposed rate hike, which could raise electric bills by as much as 18%; public comments are open through January. Small Business: A TD Bank survey found 85% of Connecticut small-business owners expect stronger revenue, though 97% feel unprepared in at least one area, including technology, AI or cash-flow planning.
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