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Governor Lamont Reminds Residents That Connecticut’s Minimum Wage Is Scheduled To Increase on June 1
May 25, 2023
Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that the state’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour beginning Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Massachusetts Taxpayers Association: Can Massachusetts overcome its cost and demographic headwinds to compete for talent?
May 22, 2023
Massachusetts is facing similar cost and demographic challenges as Connecticut is; this report presents a number of charts delineating some of these issues.
How Connecticut changed during COVID, in 10 charts
May 21, 2023
On May 10, exactly three years and two months after Gov. Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he declared it over.
House Approves Reducing Prison Sentences For Cannabis Possession
May 19, 2023
Inmates serving time for cannabis possession could soon be able to get their sentences reduced thanks to a bill that passed the House of Representatives Thursday.
CT budget deal approaches, but the bottom line is blurry
May 18, 2023
Those unsatisfied with the next state budget should remember it features a built-in cushion topping $300 million, which could be tapped if approved spending proves to be too lean, House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, said Thursday.
Senate Passes Paid Sick Days Expansion
May 18, 2023
The Senate voted Thursday to expand Connecticut’s 2011 paid sick day law to employees of smaller businesses by eliminating a provision of the current law which exempted employers with fewer than 50 workers.
Next CT budget will hinge on Lamont’s ability to find big savings
May 15, 2023
Leaders from both parties optimistic bipartisan deal could be reached within a week
Bloomfield is the best city in the U.S. for remote work, report says
May 12, 2023
Bloomfield has made a name for itself in Connecticut for its political drama, proximity to Hartford and once, for being "the nicest town in Connecticut," but researchers from Stanford and the London School of Economics have given it a new claim to fame.
New CT debt report offers sobering look at state finances
May 12, 2023
Pew analysis shows debt in state retiree health care program is among worst in U.S.
AI is here. Connecticut is scrambling to set standards.
May 11, 2023
Connecticut jumped into the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence Thursday with the Senate’s unanimous passage of a bill that would place the state among the first to begin setting standards for the use of AI tools.
Lamont Pressures Lawmakers to Include Debt Cancellation Provision in Budget
May 11, 2023
At the request of his mother, Dennis Thomas went to a doctor just to make sure everything was fine.
CT Senate GOP budget plan calls for $750M in annual tax relief
May 10, 2023
Pitches budget with $750 million per year in relief, relies on big savings from freezing vacant state jobs
Senate Republicans Weigh In With Budget Proposal
May 10, 2023
Senate Republicans weighed in on ongoing state budget negotiations Wednesday with a two-year, $50.4 billion tax and spending plan that prioritizes income and property tax relief while making cuts to state agencies.
Lamont Says His Budget Is Best
May 09, 2023
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont sought to build support for his budget proposal Tuesday, focusing on the fact that his spending plan includes deeper tax cuts than the Appropriations Committee’s proposal.
Retirement Savings Headed For Cities and Towns
May 04, 2023
Towns and cities in Connecticut could save more than $33 million next fiscal year under an agreement, announced Wednesday by Comptroller Sean Scanlon, which would restructure a state-run pension plan for municipal workers.
Lamont renews commitment to CT budget caps, tax relief
May 03, 2023
As final budget talks near, governor says state is investing more in key areas but can’t do everything.
MyCTSavings Registration Deadline Extended
May 03, 2023
If you own a business with 5 or more employees and do not offer a qualified retirement savings plan, state law requires that you provide a retirement savings option. Initial registration deadlines have passed, but you can still take action by August 31, 2023. Employers can register with MyCTSavings at no cost to the business, or provide a private retirement plan to comply with the law. Learn more and register at https://myctsavings.com/employers/program-details.
Poll: Voters like Lamont and tax cuts, open to higher spending
May 02, 2023
Wesleyan poll finds voters, unlike the governor, favor higher taxes on the wealthy
CT remains on pace for big surplus, but revenue begins to slow
May 01, 2023
Consensus Revenue Forecast shows $2.9B surplus, $400M less than expected
CT budget battle heats up as Lamont offers rosy financial picture
April 27, 2023
Critics say governor is exaggerating aid for towns, higher ed.