AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Policy in Connecticut: Gov. Ned Lamont signed a sweeping AI law (SB 5) that targets high-risk uses, including online safety, AI companions, and automated employment decision tools, with new notice and disclosure duties kicking in between Oct. 2026 and Jan. 2028. Immigration & Tech Workforce: A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, a win for states and employers that rely on skilled foreign workers in areas like healthcare, education, and research. Public Health & Climate: Connecticut tick testing data shows Lyme-infected ticks are already spiking early in the season, with infection rates rising to 38.5% by May 19 after winter conditions favored tick survival. STEM Education & Innovation: The University of New Haven launched “Connecticut Invents” with FORGE and NextMinds to help student inventors commercialize ideas, pairing tuition-free education with IP and business support. Environmental Cleanup to Access: Bridgeport’s former Remington munitions testing site is moving toward preservation plans, turning cleaned land into an urban forest for public use.
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