E 9-1-1 Rate to Increase July 1, 2013 According to the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA),the Enhanced Emergency 911 ratethat must be…
Lawmakers Pass Campaign Finance Bill A campaign finance bill (HB 6580) makes noteworthy changes to how money will flow through…
Healthcare: With Big Changes Ahead, Raising Costs Avoided Uncertainty over federal healthcare legislation—what it will cost and how it will actually work in…
Labor and Workplace: Economy Shapes Quieter Year With the state’s economy and overall business climate showing little improvement this year, legislators approved…
Energy: Strategy Adopted, Renewables Expanded, Efficiency Promoted The legislature passed some comprehensive bills this year aimed at lowering energy costs in Connecticut…
Environment: Regulatory Changes, Reforms As in previous years, the 2013 session had its share of environmental bills that appeared…
Lots of Business-Related Activity at the Finish Line The final week of the 2013 session included consideration of many bills impacting Connecticut businesses.…
Disappointing Session for Budget, Lack of Focus on Growing Economy Businesses are disappointed that the 2013 session of the Connecticut General Assembly did little to…
Senate, House Approve State Budget The state Senate yesterday narrowly approved a $43.9 billion state budget for fiscal years 2014…
Critical Paid Sick Leave Reforms Stuck In House After its unanimous passage in the state Senate, a bill containing much needed—and commonsense—reforms for…