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On Balance: Strengthening CT supply chains

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips December 5, 2023 @ 2:31 pmDecember 5, 2023 @ 2:31 pm

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’?

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips November 22, 2023 @ 11:30 amNovember 22, 2023 @ 12:04 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about the people and career paths in Connecticut’s “working class” and celebrates Small Business Saturday.

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On Balance: Voting with your wallet

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips November 7, 2023 @ 8:30 amNovember 7, 2023 @ 1:03 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about a book on poverty and CT’s B Corporations — companies that meet certain environmental and labor standards.

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On Balance: Thinking locally

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips October 24, 2023 @ 8:30 amOctober 30, 2023 @ 1:50 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about local business districts and Connecticut’s new “make it here” campaign and promotional video.

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On Balance: A reason to relocate

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips October 11, 2023 @ 12:24 pmOctober 11, 2023 @ 7:47 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about whether people are leaving CT for warmer climates and friendlier tax policy.

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On Balance: The tragedy of unfilled jobs

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips September 26, 2023 @ 11:15 amSeptember 26, 2023 @ 11:15 am

Erica E. Phillips writes about CT employers’ difficulty finding workers and looks at sports betting revenue as a leading economic indicator.

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On Balance: Planting the seeds of a new(ly legalized) business

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips September 12, 2023 @ 5:31 pmSeptember 12, 2023 @ 5:31 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s recreational cannabis market and converting old buildings into new housing.

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On Balance: What is a ‘soft landing’?

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips August 29, 2023 @ 10:34 amAugust 29, 2023 @ 10:34 am

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.

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On Balance: Are Hollywood strikes hitting CT?

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips July 25, 2023 @ 8:30 amAugust 8, 2023 @ 1:16 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes’ effect on CT and asks: Are companies responsible for harm their products cause?

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On Balance: CT loses out on ‘Biden bucks’

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips July 11, 2023 @ 8:30 amJuly 12, 2023 @ 8:44 am

Erica E. Phillips writes about how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan affects CT.

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On Balance: Summer jobs

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips June 27, 2023 @ 5:27 pmJune 27, 2023 @ 5:27 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about leisure and hospitality in CT as the state’s arts and culture sector gears up for the summer season.

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On Balance: The structure beneath

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips June 13, 2023 @ 11:18 amJune 13, 2023 @ 11:18 am

Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s limited housing stock and strained labor force, and wraps up the 2023 legislative session.

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CT Politics: 2023 legislative session ends with passage of wide-ranging bill

by CT Mirror Newsletters June 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pmJune 12, 2023 @ 1:14 pm

Here’s a look at the bills that did, and did not, receive final passage in the legislature.

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On Balance: Short-term and long-term goals

Avatar photo by Erica E. Phillips May 30, 2023 @ 10:26 amMay 30, 2023 @ 2:12 pm

Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s ongoing budget negotiations as the General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session nears its close.

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CT Politics: Debate over ‘Latinx’ and BAC limits

by CT Mirror Newsletters May 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pmMay 26, 2023 @ 3:48 pm

Plus, bills to address Connecticut’s “clean slate” law and study pay standards for rideshare drivers advance.

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