Connecticut’s largest business association laid out a policy agenda Thursday that addresses the needs of the state’s small businesses.
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Will CT pass AI legislation this year?
CT lawmakers haven’t settled on how to regulate artificial intelligence. Since they adjourned in 2025, the question has become more pressing.
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CT unemployment at 4.2% as 2025 report shows muddled economic picture
The state’s labor force contracted as national issues, from tariffs to inflation, created uncertainty for employers.
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Amid child care crisis, CT tries new source of funding: employers
Advocates framed the Tri-Share model as an investment for CT employers to improve child care affordability while boosting retention and more.
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CT minimum wage rises to $16.94. Gov. Lamont celebrates impact
The state’s most recent increase, announced in the fall, has pushed CT to one of highest statewide minimum wages in the country.
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CT United FC will launch without a stadium. That wasn’t the original plan
A campaign for Connecticut to enter the major league soccer market has gained momentum, but there’s a problem: The team doesn’t have a stadium. Yet.
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At manufacturing summit, CT businesses highlight tariff concerns
Business owners and executives said federal policy changes are adding uncertainty to an already complex business environment.
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Does the Connecticut Sun help the local economy? It’s complicated
Some want the WNBA’s CT Sun to play in Hartford’s newly refurbished arena. But the potential economic benefits are unclear.
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In CT’s 5th District, a competitive race with national implications
The Hayes-Logan matchup is the most competitive and expensive of the five U.S. House races, with more than $8 million in outside spending.
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CT’s 5th District race is receiving national attention and outside spending. Why?
Rep. Jahana Hayes is running against Republican George Logan in a campaign that has garnered national attention and outside spending.
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Jahana Hayes, George Logan show sharp divisions in debate
The second debate between the 5th District candidates highlighted divides on abortion legislation, transgender athletes and federal spending.
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Lanzan programa acelerado de capacitación laboral en Connecticut
La Oficina de Estrategia de la Fuerza Laboral lanzó un programa de capacitación laboral de $70 millones para cubrir más de 6,000 trabajo.
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‘Kids Count’ report: CT ranks 7th in the nation for childhood well-being
Annual ‘Kids Count’ report shows CT improved its ranking in childhood well-being but can gain in housing and economic security.
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Job growth in CT was steady in 2021 — but still not enough to recover from COVID
While Connecticut’s labor market is improving, economists say the state needs to help sectors that provide steadier, higher-paying jobs.
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Report: It’s going to take CT longer than other states to recover from the COVID recession
The COVID recession hit Connecticut’s economy harder than much of the rest of the nation, according to a new report.