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S&P Upgrades State’s Credit Rating, Cites Guardrails

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Connecticut’s credit rating, the latest endorsement of the 2018 bipartisan fiscal reforms. The Wall Street rating agency revised its…

The Connecticut Economy, Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. Ryan Fazio

CBIA BizCast: Lamont, Fazio Pitch Economic Agendas

On this episode of the BizCast, we’re taking you inside…

State Agency Overtime Hits Record $338M

Connecticut state agencies spent a record $337.9 million on employee…

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The Connecticut legislature's Finance Committee: Feb. 26 public hearing

Budget Debate: ‘Prioritize Affordability, Economic Growth’

CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima this week called...

Connecticut Business Day 2025

Hundreds of business leaders heard from Gov. Ned Lamont...

Connecticut Economy

Connecticut "Pizza Capital" highway sign

How Tourism Drives Economic Growth, Competitiveness

Tourism serves as a powerful economic engine for Connecticut,...

Bioscience

Gov. Ned Lamont delivers his budget address Feb. 5, 2025.

State Budget: ‘Better Ways’ to Fund Governor’s Proposals

Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a $55.2 billion, two-year budget...

Innovation

Manufacturing Innovation Fund Investments Increase in 2024

Connecticut’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund spent $13.6 million on programs...

Fiscal Guardrails: Navigating Volatility, Finding Stability

Understanding Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails, particularly the volatility cap, requires...

State Overtime Spending on Record $316M Pace

Connecticut state agencies are on pace to spend a...

Connecticut Economy

2025 Economic Summit + Outlook, legislator panel

Cost Burdens ‘Biggest Threat’ to Economic Growth

If one theme rang clearly and loudly at CBIA’s...

Connecticut Economy

2025 Policy Solutions, cover

ReimagineCT: CBIA’s 2025 Policy Solutions

With six straight years of budget surpluses, Connecticut businesses...

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