AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConnectivity: Connecticut ranks sixth nationally for internet value, at 50 cents per megabit per second, in a new state-by-state report. STEM Education: UConn’s College of Engineering hosted its annual Queer Science event for high school students, with 18 participants exploring lab work through DNA extraction and liquid-nitrogen ice cream. Public Health: Hartford ranks eighth among U.S. “Asthma Capitals,” prompting advocates to press the state to replace the methane-powered Capitol Area heating and cooling system with renewable energy. Eastern Connecticut has also reported mosquitoes carrying eastern equine encephalitis virus. AI and Privacy: Opposition to data centers is spreading across Connecticut as towns weigh restrictions; new limits on Flock surveillance cameras are also renewing debate over privacy protections. Research: Hundreds of Connecticut culverts have been assessed for their condition and effects on wildlife, adding to efforts to identify barriers to animal movement.
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