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GDP Growth, 2021-2026

Manufacturing, Finance Drive Robust Second Quarter Growth

Connecticut’s economy expanded 3% in the second quarter of 2026—7th fastest in the U.S.—driven by robust growth in the manufacturing and financial services sectors. …

A. Morris “Mo” Tooker and Christopher Swift, The Hartford

The Hartford Names Tooker as Swift’s Successor

The Hartford’s board of directors has chosen company president Morris…

Using Data to Drive Economic Growth

Data alone can’t solve a challenge. The real value comes…

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COVID-19

What’s Next for Federal Unemployment Benefits, Paid Leave?

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provided paid...

Energy

Lamont Commits to Regional Carbon Emissions Program

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia...

COVID-19

State Launches New Small Business Emergency Relief Program

Connecticut will distribute another $35 million in emergency relief...

COVID-19

EEOC Issues New Guidance on Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released new guidance...

COVID-19

HR Hotline: Can We Require That Employees Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Q: With the widespread deployment of COVID-19 vaccines becoming...

COVID-19

November Job Losses Highlight Need for Small Business Support

Connecticut posted its first monthly job losses since April...

Aerospace

Grant Program Funds Small Business Trade Activities

Small businesses looking to penetrate foreign markets or expand...

Grants

Feds Launch $10M Workforce Development Grant Program

The U.S. Labor Department has set aside $10 million...

COVID-19

State Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccine; Questions Remain for Employers

Connecticut received 31,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in...

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