An effort to bolster CT’s early childhood education system is nearing its final stages. But some advocates say the plan isn’t bold enough.
Economic Development
Stories about business growth in Connecticut across industries including health care, child care, manufacturing and film.
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CT joins FTC in suing Amazon for alleged monopoly in online retail
Connecticut is among 17 states joining the Federal Trade Commission in suing Amazon, claiming it illegally maintains monopoly power.
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CT Port Authority may merge with Airport Authority, chair says
The CT Port Authority, a quasi-public agency, has come under fire for questionable spending, ethics violations and other contracting practices.
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Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $15.69 on Jan. 1
Connecticut’s $15 minimum wage will rise by 69 cents on Jan. 1, the first of the state’s raises pegged to a federal index that tracks wages.
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Surpluses, profits boost optimism among CT business leaders
A Connecticut Business and Industry Association survey shows members are optimistic about the CT’s fiscal direction, a change from the 2010s.
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CT promises discounts on drug prescriptions
The discount card is free to every resident, with no restrictions on age or income. Consumers can search for the lowest prices on any drug.
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CT’s high cost of living has slowed economic recovery, report says
A report attributed much of CT’s lackluster economic performance to high costs of living — particularly housing and child care expenses.
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CT labor, management combat public sector staff shortages
A recent job fair put CT’s labor and management on the same side — recruiting workers to combat staffing shortages in the public sector.
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CT cannabis startups make pitch to investors
The presentations from cannabis startups were the culmination of a 10-month, $1 million state-sponsored accelerator program.
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Yale president Peter Salovey to step down
Yale President Peter Salovey, who oversaw a doubling of the university’s endowment, said he was ready to return to teaching and research.
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DOL rule would OK overtime for many salaried CT workers
Labor advocates have long supported expanding overtime eligibility, but CT businesses say the change could hurt their bottom line.
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Hundreds of working people with disabilities in CT earn less than minimum wage. Here’s what to know
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows qualified employers to pay individuals with disabilities less than the minimum wage for the work they perform. Here’s what to know.
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CT’s economic development efforts targeting new housing
DECD grants go toward 2,300 new housing units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space — ‘bringing people to those downtowns.’
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For people with disabilities in CT, a path toward workplace inclusion
Thirty-three years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, work remains segregated, and disabled workers earn less than minimum wage.
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Auditors: Port Authority’s contracting process at State Pier ‘unfair’
Kiewit, the State Pier construction manager, used its authority to recommend itself for subcontracts that were worth more than $87.8 million.