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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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Lamont’s First Budget Relies Heavily on New Revenues to Close Deficits

Governor Ned Lamont released his first two-year state budget...

Governor Wants State on a ‘Debt Diet’

Gov. Ned Lamont this week promised dramatic cuts in...

Minimum Wage Hike, Paid FMLA Top Legislative Priorities

A $15 hourly minimum wage and mandatory paid family...

Pension Commission Misses Deadline, Continues Work

The deadline has passed for a state commission charged...

State-Run Retirement Plan Hires Executive Director

The Connecticut Retirement Security Authority has hired an executive...

Connecticut Economy

Growth Must Be the Top Priority

Despite the state’s fiscal and other challenges, and difficulties...

Connecticut Economy

2019 Legislative Session: Time to Look at Things Differently

The 2019 General Assembly session began this month as...

Connecticut Economy

CBIA

CBIA: 2019 Policy Priorities Help Foster Growth

Despite its fiscal and other challenges, Connecticut is poised...

State Overtime Spending on Pace to Hit $240 Million

State overtime spending hit $120 million through the first...

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