AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConnecticut Gun Law: Gov. Ned Lamont signed a new measure banning the sale and importation of pistols that can be easily converted into fully automatic machine guns, part of the state’s broader push to curb gun violence. Home Care Workforce: Lamont also signed a law requiring training for homemaker companion agency workers, including safety, abuse/neglect reporting, and Alzheimer’s/dementia-related non-medical services. Medicaid Fraud Case: A Glastonbury man who stole $102,084 from CT Medicaid with fake autism treatments was sentenced, with prosecutors saying claims were billed for services not provided. Senior Living Leadership: Danielle Nickerson, a Bethel resident with nearly a decade of Vermont healthcare leadership experience, was named executive director of The Village at White River Junction. STEM Recognition: Southern Connecticut State University physics professor Dr. Christine Broadbridge received the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering’s Distinguished Service Award. Business & Tech: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon joined cable’s STRIKE initiative targeting network vandalism and copper theft. Food News: Riko’s Pizza rolled out limited-time chicken-focused menu items through Sept. 30. Health Research: Yale-linked research finds veterans with both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea face a much higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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