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Latest Tariffs Target State’s Largest Trading Partners

A new wave of U.S. tariffs took effect July 24, hitting imports from about 60 of the country’s—and Connecticut’s—largest trading partners, including Canada, Mexico,…

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Sample Ballots: Aug. 11 Primary Elections

Sample town ballots have been released for Connecticut’s August 11…

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Labor Shortage: ‘Losing a Town Every Year’

Employers added 1,500 jobs last month and 9,500 through the…

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Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Small Business AI Measure Approved

Lawmakers approved legislation in the closing days of the...

Regulatory Reform

Lawmakers Adopt Small Business Concierge Program

On the final day of the 2026 legislative session,...

Workforce

Classroom

Building a Stronger Talent Pipeline with Dual Enrollment

State lawmakers approved legislation expanding access to dual enrollment...

Connecticut Economy

2026 Legislative Session: One Step Forward, Three Steps Back

The 2026 General Assembly session, billed by policymakers as...

ADA

Omnibus Workforce Bill: What Employers Need to Know

The following article was first published in the Employment Law...

State Budget Adjustments Hike Spending, Skirt Guardrails

The General Assembly’s fiscal year 2027 budget revisions adopted...

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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: A Practical Playbook

The refund portal for tariffs recently overturned by the Supreme Court...

Artificial Intelligence

‘Productivity Tax’ Resurfaces in Budget Bill

The state budget implementer bill approved by the General...

Sweeping Workforce Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

A sweeping, multifaceted workforce bill with positive and negative...

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