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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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Connecticut Economy

Lamont Highlights R&D Tax Credit Expansion

Walk across the shop floor at Burke Aerospace in...

Connecticut Economy

Connecticut Begins Year with 5,300 Jobs

Connecticut employers added 5,300 jobs in January, more than...

Connecticut Economy

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CBIA Response to January 2026 Employment Report 

The state’s largest business organization issued the following response...

Connecticut Economy

Private, Public Sector Initiatives Target Workforce Pipeline

For many young people in Connecticut, the path from...

Connecticut Economy

Lawmakers, Businesses Back Tourism, Energy Bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers and business advocates are...

Connecticut Economy

EB president Mark Rayha

EB Ramps Hiring to Historic Levels, Accelerates Builds

General Dynamics Electric Boat is embarking on a defining...

Connecticut Economy

Affordability Challenges Frame Business Day Discussions

From healthcare and energy costs to workforce development and labor...

Connecticut Economy

It’s Hard to Create New Power Sources. But There Are Solutions.

The following article first appeared in the opinion pages...

Connecticut Economy

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Tariffs Reshape Connecticut’s Trade Markets

Connecticut saw major shifts among its trading partners in...

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