CBIA's Government Affairs Report for Feb. 17, 2006

Positive alternative in play: Businesses offer health care reforms

To get Connecticut's economy moving again, policy-makers need to bypass negative measures and focus instead on positive, economy-boosting proposals -- such as one made this week by the business community.

Labor Committee bill bans workplace communications

A bill barring employers from talking with their employees at customarily required staff meetings on topics important to the workers is expected to be fast-tracked by the chairs of the legislature’s Labor Committee.

Eminent domain laws shouldn’t block economic development

One of the most emotional issues in Connecticut over the past year or so has been New London’s use of eminent domain laws to clear the way for a major economic development project in the city. Lawmakers are now considering bills that would change Connecticut eminent domain law in response to that highly-charged situation.

After 'report card,' time for 'home work'

Based on the national report card by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), here’s a look at where CBIA believes Connecticut needs more work:

CBIA opposes tax-rate proposal

CBIA testified before the Planning and Development Committee this week against a section of HB-5038 that would allow several cities in the state to implement different tax rates for certain kinds of real estate .

Speak up about pro-business, anti-business bills!

Businesses need to speak in favor of pro-economy measures -- and against anti-business proposals. Here's where you can do that:

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