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January 2008

Vol. 85, No. 11

Connecticut people and
businesspeople are

Of like mind on key issues

Related article:

CBIA members rank business costs, health care, education as top priorities for Connecticut

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Connecticut employees trust you

GENERAL ARTICLES

Blueprint for a healthy Connecticut economy
2008 business mileage rate is 50.5 cents (Members only)
IRS Web site lists vehicles qualifying for Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit (Members only)
Economic costs of cutting greenhouse gas emissions (Members only)
Connecticut one of nation’s top green power purchasers (Members only)
FTC reviewing its ‘Green Guides,’ seeking public comments (Members only)

CAPITOL REPORTER

Higher workers’ comp rates as of Jan. 1 (Members only)
OSHA proposes new rule on confined spaces in construction (Members only)
Momentum growing to address brownfield challenges (Members only)

SMALL BUSINESS

Accurate timekeeping essential for nonexempt employee wages
State has new grants for high-tech start-ups and biodiesel producers (Members only)
Creating a healthy, productive work environment (Members only)
State expands URBANK loan program (Members only)

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

For Connecticut manufacturers, continuous improvement = continuous education (Members only)

HUMAN RESOURCES

Avoiding discrimination in employment testing and selection procedures (Members only)
Military spouses now eligible for unemployment compensation (Members only)
Employment eligibility I-9 form revised (Members only)
Employers must pay for personal protective equipment (Members only)

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED (Members only)

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