AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism & Jobs: Connecticut welcomed 72.2 million visitors in 2025, generating $20.1 billion in economic impact and outpacing national hotel occupancy growth, with tourism supporting 125,167 jobs and $1.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. Workforce & Immigration: Seasonal visa workers are filling farm roles at high rates, underscoring how H-2A and H-2B programs keep seasonal industries running. Community Outdoors: The Avangrid Foundation helped cut the ribbon on a new 1.6-mile Eastern Trail segment in southern Maine, closing a gap for safer recreation and active transportation. Sports & Culture War: Coco Gauff weighed in on “fairness” in women’s sports as WTA introduces gender testing, while WNBA debate over transgender athletes continues to ripple across leagues. Health Policy: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center agreed with the DOJ to end gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries, with a $500,000 payment. Education Pathways: Roger Williams University and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England created a direct-admission pathway for Gold Award recipients.
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