Erica E. Phillips writes about opportunities for Connecticut’s small manufacturing companies and the ‘care economy.’
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On Balance: Who makes up CT’s ‘working class’?
Erica E. Phillips writes about the people and career paths in Connecticut’s “working class” and celebrates Small Business Saturday.
On Balance: Voting with your wallet
Erica E. Phillips writes about a book on poverty and CT’s B Corporations — companies that meet certain environmental and labor standards.
On Balance: Thinking locally
Erica E. Phillips writes about local business districts and Connecticut’s new “make it here” campaign and promotional video.
On Balance: A reason to relocate
Erica E. Phillips writes about whether people are leaving CT for warmer climates and friendlier tax policy.
On Balance: The tragedy of unfilled jobs
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT employers’ difficulty finding workers and looks at sports betting revenue as a leading economic indicator.
On Balance: Planting the seeds of a new(ly legalized) business
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s recreational cannabis market and converting old buildings into new housing.
On Balance: What is a ‘soft landing’?
Erica E. Phillips writes about the U.S. economy’s ups and downs since the COVID-19 pandemic began — and community events like state fairs.
On Balance: Are Hollywood strikes hitting CT?
Erica E. Phillips writes about the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes’ effect on CT and asks: Are companies responsible for harm their products cause?
On Balance: CT loses out on ‘Biden bucks’
Erica E. Phillips writes about how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan affects CT.
On Balance: Summer jobs
Erica E. Phillips writes about leisure and hospitality in CT as the state’s arts and culture sector gears up for the summer season.
On Balance: The structure beneath
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s limited housing stock and strained labor force, and wraps up the 2023 legislative session.
CT Politics: 2023 legislative session ends with passage of wide-ranging bill
Here’s a look at the bills that did, and did not, receive final passage in the legislature.
On Balance: Short-term and long-term goals
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s ongoing budget negotiations as the General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session nears its close.
CT Politics: Debate over ‘Latinx’ and BAC limits
Plus, bills to address Connecticut’s “clean slate” law and study pay standards for rideshare drivers advance.