AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation Policy: A bipartisan Senate push would block U.S. Education Department interagency agreements that shift special education and other K-12 programs to other agencies, a move aimed at protecting IDEA services. Local Schools & Community: Avon Public Schools and a former principal face a federal antisemitism lawsuit alleging retaliation after a Jewish family raised concerns about harassment following Oct. 7, 2023. CT Culture & Lifestyle: Danbury marks Jamaican Independence Day with a community flag-raising ceremony Aug. 1 at City Hall, celebrating the Jamaican community’s contributions. Arts & Heritage: Connecticut’s cultural ties to India get a boost as Yale launches an India Forum for the first time in 300 years, with an inaugural edition in New Haven Oct. 3–4. Health & Daily Life: Connecticut advocates and officials urge residents to check Medicaid/HUSKY eligibility as changes loom, with uncertainty and cuts affecting families relying on coverage. Sports & Spotlight: The WNBA’s trade deadline is Aug. 2, and Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner.
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