Erica E. Phillips writes about the debates among CT lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont over how to regulate artificial intelligence.
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On Balance: Women’s businesses eclipse men’s
Erica E. Phillips writes about the growth of CT’s women-owned businesses and a decline in the ‘quits rate’ among American workers.
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On Balance: Data centers and power
Erica E. Phillips writes about potential data center development in CT and sports betting amid the NCAA March Madness tournament.
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On Balance: How transit drives CT’s economy
Erica E. Phillips writes about a new bus route that will service a sprawling CT office park and the redevelopment of blighted former industrial sites.
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On Balance: Why exports matter to CT
Erica E. Phillips writes about the CT General Assembly’s UK-CT Friendship Caucus and potential next steps for CTNext.
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On Balance: Lawmakers roll up their sleeves
Erica E. Phillips writes about the beginning of CT’s 2024 legislative session and UConn women’s basketball.
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On Balance: The vibe(cession) shift
Erica E. Phillips writes about the disconnect between how people were feeling about the economy and how it was actually performing.
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On Balance: Inequality persists in CT
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s relatively high level of income inequality and the potential of a minor league MLS team in Bridgeport.
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On Balance: What’s on tap in 2024
Erica E. Phillips writes about the economic policy debates we can expect in CT’s 2024 legislative session and Tesla’s new Mohegan Sun showroom.
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On Balance: Strengthening CT supply chains
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.
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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.
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On Balance: Thinking locally
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
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
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT employers’ difficulty finding workers and looks at sports betting revenue as a leading economic indicator.