AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConnecticut Jobs Update: CT employers added about 5,700 payroll jobs in April, pushing the state to an all-time high of 1,725,300 jobs, while unemployment ticked up to 5.0%—not from layoffs, but from more people entering the job hunt. Workplace Policy: Connecticut’s new Public Act 26-12 is rolling out major changes for employers, including construction-trade wage liability, expanded workers’ comp for assault injuries, updated pay transparency, and broader workplace rights. Quantum & CHIPS: D-Wave signed a $100M CHIPS Act-related letter of intent to speed up superconducting quantum systems, with R&D sites including Connecticut. Higher Ed Milestones: Nearly 400 students graduated at Mount Saint Mary College, while Charter Oak State College awarded 650+ degrees to the Class of 2026. Weather & Safety: NOAA’s Atlantic outlook calls for a below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but officials still urge preparation.
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