CBIA BizCast: Reflecting on the 2026 Legislative Session
Connecticut’s 2026 General Assembly session ended with limited progress and key decisions that will drive costs even higher.
In this episode of the CBIA BizCast, CBIA vice president of public policy Chris Davis joins host Amanda Marlow to discuss the business community’s wins and losses from the session.
Episode Highlights—2026 Legislative Session Review
- R&D tax credit expansion
- Environmental permitting reforms
- Small business concierge program
- Decoupling from federal manufacturing investment policy:
- Energy affordability
- Workforce development measures
- AI proposals
- State budget and fiscal guardrails
- Healthcare
Small Business Week Awards
The episode also features stories from Connecticut’s 2026 Small Business Week honorees—leaders whose remarks centered on teamwork, resilience, and investing in people.
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