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America's Top States for Business 2026, Connecticut

Education, Quality of Life Drive CNBC ‘Top States’ Ranking

Connecticut climbed five spots to number 23 in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business study, driven by top 10 rankings for education and…

Mismatch: Job Openings Grow, Labor Force Shrinks

Connecticut job openings jumped 2.6% in May to 87,356, led…

Information, Manufacturing Drive First Quarter GDP Growth

Connecticut’s economy expanded 1.8% in the first quarter of 2026,…

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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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