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Connecticut Economy

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…

Labor Force Growth, Feb. 2020-April 2026

CBIA Response to April 2026 Employment Report

The state’s largest business organization issued the following response to…

CBIA's Chris Davis speaks about the legislative session.

CBIA BizCast: Reflecting on the 2026 Legislative Session

Connecticut’s 2026 General Assembly session ended with limited progress and…

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BizCast

CBIA BizCast: 2025 Legislative Session Review

More than 4,000 bills were introduced during the 2025...

Connecticut Economy

The Connecticut Economy

The Connecticut Economy conference explored the state’s economic challenges...

Aerospace

Steel, Aluminum Tariff Hikes Will Cost State $250M

The Trump administration’s doubling of tariffs on steel and...

Connecticut Economy

Apprenticeship, Small Business Reforms Among Commerce Committee Wins

The General Assembly’s Commerce Committee addressed several key policy...

Connecticut Economy

Weakened Guardrails, Spending Hikes Create Fiscal, Economic Uncertainty

Connecticut’s fiscal and economic health faces an uncertain future...

Connecticut Economy

Electric Boat, Mystic Aquarium Announce STEM Partnership

Two iconic southeastern Connecticut organizations are partnering on a...

Connecticut Economy

Federal Courts Weigh in on Tariffs

Federal courts weighed in on tariffs this week, acting...

Connecticut Economy

Report: Tweed Expansion Will Unlock Region’s Economic Potential

A new report shows the planned expansion of Tweed...

Connecticut Economy

12 Month Job Growth 052125

April Job Gains Erase First Quarter Losses

Connecticut employers added 6,900 jobs in April, erasing first...

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