Economy & Business

Connecticut lawmakers have proposed a trade agreement with Puerto Rico to create a trade commission. The proposed collaboration would drive both countries' economies despite the U.S. trade war with China.

The Connecticut Mirror will host a night of conversation with Haven Hot Chicken owner Jason Sobocinski for their series “This Could Work,” which features state entrepreneurs, on April 30. WSHU’s Molly Ingram sat down with host and CT Mirror state policy editor Erica Phillips to hear more about the event.

WSHU’s Desiree Diorio spoke with Prof. Andrew Forman of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University about the impacts Long Islanders can expect as the tariffs take effect.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) wants to lower the tax incentive from 30% to 25%. Several state officials and film and TV leaders say the industry could be at risk if the digital media tax credit becomes law.

Twenty-seven New York workers' rights and social justice organizations wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul, asking her to implement labor and immigrant protections and strengthen social welfare.

Wesley Rule is the entrepreneur behind Knoxville Fine Violins, a violin sales, rental and repair shop in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. Rule has a passion for his work. Not only does he enjoy working on repairs and restorations, but he loves helping customers find their forever instruments.

CT's immigrant population — which rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023 — is making increasing contributions to the labor force and economy.

The release comes just a week after the Connecticut Business & Industry Association released a survey that revealed only 8% of the state's businesses think the business climate is improving.

Small businesses in Connecticut damaged by last week’s flooding can apply for $25,000 in state grants to help them rebuild.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has been granted federal funds to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.