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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

Five Ways to Spur Connecticut’s Economy

The following article, written by CBIA president and CEO...

Connecticut Economy

Summer Jobs Slowdown Signals Need for Budget

Connecticut lost 600 jobs in July, signaling a seasonal...

State’s Chronic Red Ink Demands Policy Reforms

Between 2002 and 2015, Connecticut was one of 11...

Connecticut Economy

Consumer Confidence Dips As Budget Stalemate Continues

Connecticut’s state budget stalemate has residents growing increasingly concerned...

Connecticut Economy

State’s Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter

Connecticut’s economy grew 0.6%—37th among all states—in the first...

Connecticut Economy

New Haven-Springfield Commuter Rail Now Set for Spring Start

Commuter rail service between New Haven and Springfield will...

Connecticut Economy

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Skilled Worker Shortage, Rising Costs Temper U.S. Economic Outlook

The National Association for Business Economics released their business...

Connecticut Economy

Private Sector Jobs Hit Post-Recession Milestone

Connecticut’s economy reached an important milestone in June, with the...

State Overtime Spending Falls to Lowest Level in Six Years

Connecticut spent $204.4 million on state employee overtime payments...

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