AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCT Politics: Connecticut’s GOP convention is now down to two governor hopefuls after Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following a new investigative report into her New Britain credit-card spending, with state police investigating and Stewart insisting on restitution. State Governance: Delegates meet separately this weekend—Republicans at Mohegan Sun, Democrats at the Bushnell—to endorse candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of the state, treasurer and comptroller, with the GOP also endorsing U.S. House races. Higher Ed & Research: UConn is getting a $35M state boost to offset lost federal research grants, aiming to protect jobs, trials, and competitiveness. Arts & Culture: Two of Connecticut’s oldest theaters, Hartford’s The Bushnell and Torrington’s Warner Theatre, are formalizing a partnership starting July 1 to share booking and resources while keeping the Warner’s nonprofit identity. Community & Health: A new state-led update for Bridgeport Public Schools details stabilization steps taken since February 2025.
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