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Rising Unemployment, Shrinking Labor Force Cloud Job Gains

Connecticut added 5,700 jobs in April, the strongest monthly gain since pandemic restrictions and closures eased in the middle of 2020. However, another jump in…

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‘Not the Signs of a Healthy Economy’

Stagnant job growth, rising unemployment, and a shrinking labor force…

Court Overturns Latest Trump Administration Tariffs

A federal court ruled May 7 that the Trump administration…

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Connecticut Economy

Fiscal Instability, Economy Sink U.S. News ‘Best States’ Rank

Connecticut fell 12 places to 24th overall in U.S....

Connecticut Economy

Hiring Expectations Jump, Finding Skilled Workers a Challenge

The number of Connecticut businesses expecting to expand their...

Connecticut Economy

Fourth Quarter 2017 Economic & Credit Availability Survey

More Connecticut businesses expect to increase their workforce, yet...

Connecticut Economy

BIRD Foundation Seeks Connecticut Business Partners

The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation hosts...

Connecticut Economy

State’s Economy Surges in Third Quarter

Connecticut’s economy expanded 3.9% in the third quarter of...

Connecticut Economy

Manufacturing Drives State’s 2017 Jobs Turnaround

Connecticut’s resurgent manufacturing sector added 4,100 jobs in 2017—more...

Surge in State Overtime Spending Undermines Fiscal Stability Efforts

Overtime spending for Connecticut state employees increased by almost...

Connecticut Economy

What’s Next for Connecticut’s Economy?

Economists speaking Jan. 5 at the annual Economic Summit...

Connecticut Economy

The Hartford CEO Chris Swift

The Hartford’s Swift: ‘Connecticut Is on the Clock’

“Connecticut is on the clock, and we’re on the...

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