AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Workforce & Training: Connecticut is joining RAISE US, a new nonprofit backed by OpenAI, Microsoft, Anthropic, Amazon and others, to expand AI skills training and workforce policies in states including CT. Public Health Research: A new wave of studies is exploring whether GLP-1 drugs could help treat substance use disorders, but experts say stronger clinical trials are still needed. Connecticut Tech Policy: Connecticut’s new AI legislation and data privacy rules are taking effect, including requirements tied to LLM training disclosures. Energy & Defense Skills: SENEDIA’s New England submarine shipbuilding partnership has surpassed 10,000 trained across the region, supporting Navy workforce needs. Agriculture & Consumer Costs: Multistate AGs reached a settlement tied to an alleged egg price scheme, with millions of donated eggs planned. Local STEM Infrastructure: UConn Extension opened the Plant and Soil Health Center in Storrs, adding labs and public plant diagnostics. Affordability & Oversight: Connecticut AG William Tong joined a Greenwich summit on “Driving Down Costs,” targeting issues from housing to food prices. Retail Tech & Labor: Rhode Island passed a law requiring staffing ratios for supermarket self-checkouts, a model that could spread.
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