Bureau of Labor Statistics

State officials announced that Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from $16.35 to $16.94 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. The increase reflects an adjustment required by a state law that was passed in 2019.

A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 2.5% decline in labor production across Connecticut last spring.

Connecticut lawmakers introduce a bill to deal with a mental health crisis caused by the pandemic.