The economic impact to the State of Connecticut from its fourteen non-profit independent colleges and universities is $19.3 billion annually, according to a just-completed comprehensive study.
Read MoreA new survey found Connecticut residents are feeling the pinch of a state law passed last year, blocking earned wage access, services allowing workers early access to a portion of their wages before payday.
Read MoreStates receive federal aid for many reasons, from providing relief during natural disasters and health crises to funding improvements in education, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare and more. Connecticut is among the least federally-dependent states.
Read MoreThe economy – and the stock market – of 2024 seems like a distant memory, given the roller coaster of the past dozen weeks, but the year did bring some good news according to the Connecticut Treasurer’s Office.
Read MoreConnecticut has the most tree cover in urban areas in the U.S. – 6.1 times more than North Dakota, which has the least tree cover. That is among the findings in a recently released analysis by the non-profit organization SmileHub on the Best States for Sustainable Development in 2025.
Read MoreThe SBA Connecticut District Office has announced this year’s Connecticut Small Business Week Awardees, as National Small Business Week, to be celebrated May 4-10, 2025, draws closer.
Read MoreConnecticut Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition in urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail crime across the country.
Read MoreConnecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell has joined a coalition of 17 financial officers—including state and big city treasurers, comptrollers, controllers, and auditors—in signing a letter urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Acting Chairman and the Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary to oppose a recent request by Republican state finance officials.
Read MoreConnecticut recorded 33 workplace fatalities in 2023, a 2.9% decline over 2022 and below the state’s annual average for the last 30 years.
Read MoreThe Greater Hartford Arts Council is seen as a driving force behind a vibrant, resilient, and economically powerful arts community. Recently released data highlight what has been described as the transformative power of the arts.
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