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’?
Erica E. Phillips writes about the U.S. economy’s ups and downs since the COVID-19 pandemic began āĀ 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 Connecticutās āclean slateā law and study pay standards for rideshare drivers advance.
On Balance: The COVID emergency and CT’s economic resilience
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s economic resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s proposed tax cut.
CT Politics: Witch trials and marijuana gummies
Plus, the Senate approves a financial literacy requirement for high schoolers and a progressive group plans a state budget rally.
CT Politics: House passes early voting bill
Plus, Lamont attends an Amazon warehouse ribbon-cutting in Windsor and a state report recommends transit-oriented development.
On Balance: We need to talk about housing
Erica E. Phillips writes about potential investments in CT housing, fact-checks Gov. Ned Lamont and hears from readers on remote work.
CT Politics: Pandemic bonus totals and parole board confirmation
Plus, lawmakers weigh employment benefits transparency and a bail reform proposal advances.
CT Politics: Lamont celebrates local James Beard Award nominee
Plus, HUSKY coverage for immigrants, funding for tourism marketing, and investigating online exploitation of minors.
