Data Centers & Eminent Domain: A new wave of opposition is targeting AI data centers and the power lines they need, with utilities and developers increasingly using eminent domain—raising the question of when private land seizures count as “public use.” Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a 27-state recall of iceberg lettuce tied to cyclospora, including Connecticut, warning shoppers to discard affected products because washing won’t fix the risk. Wildfire Smoke & Health: Canadian wildfire smoke kept air quality alerts active across much of the Northeast and Midwest, with Connecticut among states affected and officials urging residents to monitor local conditions. Solar Permitting Reform: New laws in Connecticut and Virginia aim to speed solar approvals and cut homeowner costs, while New Hampshire also moved to make plug-in “balcony solar” easier to use. Healthcare Access (CT-relevant): New data comparing Medicaid and Medicare payments for eye surgeries shows big state-by-state differences that can shape whether patients can actually find providers. Election Security Scrutiny: Connecticut election officials pushed back on claims about foreign access to voter data, noting voter files are largely public and that declassified documents don’t show votes were changed. CT Energy Policy: Connecticut is also part of broader legal and advocacy fights over offshore wind and grid buildout, with ratepayer-focused messaging gaining traction.