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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ashley McClain, founder of LINKED-Autism Safety Project, appeared on today's Conversation Connecticut to explain how her organization builds partnerships between first responders and special needs communities to improve emergency support—ensuring timely access to resources during crises. News 12 Connecticut
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Striking Pratt & Whitney workers in Middletown protested a contract offer on May 7 that they said failed to address rising healthcare costs and job security concerns. The company sent a letter outlining a three-year plan with pay raises while union leaders—who rejected the proposal by 80%—vowed to fight for secure work for current and future workers. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The CT House passed the Warehouse Workers Protection Act on May 7, which requires shipping warehouse workers to receive meal and bathroom breaks without penalty and limits production quotas—violators may face lawsuits. The bill now awaits Senate and Governor Lamont’s approval before the session ends on June 4. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Officials from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture warned residents today that unsolicited seed packages arriving by mail may threaten the environment and agriculture—residents should leave envelopes unopened and bring them to the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine office at 97 Barnes Road, Unit 200 in Wallingford. If seed packets are open or additional items are received, residents must repackage them as instructed or email the station with their contact details. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Connecticut state officials warned students and parents about a TikTok challenge that prompts inserting a conductive object into a Chromebook USB port—risking a battery fire that could result in property damage or injury. Westport schools also cautioned that students might face financial liability for damaging school-issued devices. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Connecticut’s DMV policy denies REAL IDs to DACA recipients because state rules allow only U.S. citizens and permanent residents—officials say an IT upgrade may soon let more legal immigrants satisfy the requirements. The Ridgefield Press
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