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Slow Job Growth, Higher Spending Signal Budget Risks

Connecticut set a jobs record in June, with payroll employment reaching an all-time high of 1,726,500, according to the state Department of Labor’s monthly…

America's Top States for Business 2026, Connecticut

Education, Quality of Life Drive CNBC ‘Top States’ Ranking

Connecticut climbed five spots to number 23 in CNBC’s 2026…

Sen. Christine Cohen tours Bausch + Ströbel

CBIA Business Legislative Tours Begin

With the 2026 legislative session in the rearview mirror, CBIA’s…

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State Overtime Spending Nears Record High

Connecticut state government agencies spent $234.4 million on overtime...

Unfunded State Employee Pension Liabilities Jump 93%

Connecticut’s unfunded state employee pension liabilities have almost doubled...

Connecticut Economy

State Climbs Two Spots in CNBC Business Rankings

Connecticut ranks 35th in CNBC’s latest America’s Top States...

CBIA

Credit Rating Agencies Upgrade, Maintain Outlook for State

Wall Street sent Connecticut good news this week, with...

Connecticut Economy

Tough Legislative Session for Small Business

The 2019 Connecticut legislative session was an extremely challenging...

$43 Billion State Budget Raises Costs for Businesses, Consumers

Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic legislative leaders agreed on...

Connecticut Economy

CBIA

CBIA: Challenging Legislative Session for Small Businesses

CBIA released the following statement from president and CEO...

Budget Makes Major Change to State-Run Retirement Plan

Tucked inside the 567 pages of the 2019-20 state...

Healthcare

State-Run Healthcare Plans Fail as Session Ends

As the 2019 General Assembly got underway in January,...

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