Blumenthal forum on ICE shootings, AI risks: CT politics news
Senator Blumenthal is hosting a forum regarding ICE shootings and AI risks. The report also covers the resignation of Zulma Toro and pending congressional legislation.
Plus: Senate Republicans on Zulma Toro’s resignation, and Congress’ final acts before the midterms on a bill CT senators oppose.
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Erik Clemons, CEO of ConnCORP, announced he will step down in October. This follows his recent decision to also leave his leadership role at the sister organization ConnCAT.
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A judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally withheld $53 million in clean energy grants from Connecticut. State officials Blumenthal and Lamont claim the funds were blocked for political reasons.
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Windsor officials condemned recent acts of vandalism, including the removal of a Pride flag from a local church and the theft of a plaque honoring Black veterans from a cemetery.