AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConstruction Labor Update: Connecticut expands wage-theft liability and prevailing-wage recordkeeping under Public Act 26-12, making general contractors jointly and severally liable for unpaid subcontractor wages on private projects starting with contracts entered on/after Jan. 1, 2027. Environmental Justice & Juneteenth: Sierra Club Connecticut and state lawmakers held a “Black Lungs Matter” press event in Hartford, arguing air pollution harms Black residents and criticizing delays in cutting emissions from a major state heating/cooling plant. Student Privacy Watch: A new debate is heating up over “neural data” in schools—whether AI tools could someday infer students’ attention, stress, or mental states. Community Pride: Belchertown’s Pride Parade returns with expectations of 400+ participants, plus vendors, food trucks, and a drag show. Local Sports Spotlight: Stonington High’s crew capped another strong season with multiple medals at the Connecticut Public School Regatta Championship. Viral Racism Incident: A racist outburst at a Connecticut ShopRite checkout went viral, with the employer saying it launched an investigation.
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