In its recent editorial (“Cautionary Tale From Connecticut,”) the Providence Journal claimed that “Connecticut is a sea of dysfunction.”  The facts show that nothing could be further from the truth.

Connecticut is becoming a major player in the bioscience industry. In fact, the biopharmaceutical sector added $17.5 billion to the Connecticut economy in 2015 and created a total of 56,204 jobs. As Congress continues to debate changes aimed to lower the cost of prescription drugs, the Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut urges Members of Congress to support plans that also encourage future medical innovation and drug development by preserving access to a range of drug options, so this booming industry can continue to thrive.

In business, you’re either growing or dying.  At Pride Travel Centers, we are always looking for ways to grow, whether that’s growing offerings for customers or opportunities for employees. At Pride Travel Centers, our most recent way to do that is a brand new, environmentally friendly travel center a half-a-mile from the intersection of Interstate 91 and Interstate 84 in Hartford.

Late last week, a federal appeals court said the Trump Administration’s Title X family planning rule can take effect. While largely targeting Planned Parenthood, Trump’s rule also favors Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs). The Connecticut General Assembly had an opportunity to protect Connecticut women from the misleading practices of these fake women’s health clinics, but the Senate failed to vote on the bill during the final weeks of the 2019 legislative session.