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The facility will produce drug ingredients and medi- cations for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials worldwide, consolidate employees from several campus build- ings and add manufacturing capabilities, according to AdvanceCT, the state's nonprofit economic development organization. Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027, with operations starting in mid-2031. Pfizer has not disclosed whether the project will create additional permanent jobs. The company reported employing more than 4,000 scientists and other research professionals in Groton earlier this year. AdvanceCT said the state has provided no financial assistance for the project. Aetna's Hartford headquarters on Farmington Avenue. Photo | CoStar Gov. Ned Lamont celebrates his reelection Nov. 3 at Dunkin' Park in Hartford. Photo | Sarah Gordon/CT Mirror Aetna to stay with CVS Health under planned split; Hartford impact unclear Hartford-based insurer Aetna would remain part of CVS Health under a plan to spin off the compa- ny's retail pharmacy business in the first half of 2028. The implications for Aetna's Hart- ford headquarters and employees remain unclear. A company spokesman said operations would continue as usual until the separa- tion, with decisions about locations and staffing coming later. The split would come months before CVS' 10-year pledge to keep Aetna's headquarters in Hartford expires. CVS made that commitment to secure Connecticut regulatory approval for its $69 billion acquisi- tion of Aetna in 2018. Under the proposed breakup, Aetna would stay with CVS Health, along with its prescription drug benefits busi- ness and other healthcare services. The separation is subject to final board approval and other conditions. Lamont wins third term as Democrats expand legislative control Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term Nov. 3, defeating Republican chal- lenger Ryan Fazio with roughly 59% of the vote as Democrats widened their majorities in Connecticut's legislature. Democrats now hold 116 of 151 House seats and 33 of 36 Senate seats, expanding their already commanding majorities and giving them greater control over state spending and policy. The campaign unfolded amid concerns about affordability and opposition to President Donald Trump. Mohegan Sun plans $30M arena renovation Mohegan Sun plans a $30 million renovation of its 10,000- seat arena, with new seating, food and beverage options, and upgrades to concourse lighting, flooring and finishes. The arena will close in mid-De- cember and reopen at the end of February after the project's first phase. The venue was home to the WNBA's Connecticut Sun for 24 seasons. The team played its final game there in September before relocating to Houston. Separately, Mohegan Sun plans to begin a $22 million renova- tion of its Earth Tower hotel in summer 2027.