Economy & Business

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.

Connecticut should expand its public-private workforce development programs to meet the state’s growing need for skilled workers, according to Blake Moret, the CEO of a global technology company.

A report estimates that the arts generated almost 5,000 jobs and $15 million in sales, property and income taxes. Experts say the report will serve as a future tool to advocate for additional funding for the sector.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, wants to extend the Child Care Stabilization Act along with other Democrats from the House and Senate. The pandemic-related relief is set to expire on Sept. 30.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont passed a bill legalizing cannabis in 2021. Now, recreational sales allow anybody over 21 to purchase marijuana.