Healthy Kids Group Exploring How to Increase Access to Affordable Health Care The Healthy Kids Connecticut working group of public officials, doctors, child advocates and business representatives,…
Judiciary Committee Bills Encourage Lawsuits and Higher Damages Two proposals in the legislature’s Judiciary Committee would open the door to more lawsuits, higher…
House Democrats’ Proposal Has Connecticut Taking ‘Healthy Steps’ To Health Care Reform Several House Democrats this week unveiled a “Connecticut Healthy Steps Program” to reduce the number…
Labor Committee Now Wants to Mandate Employee Pay Periods The Labor Committee is apparently trying to outdo itself in the number of anti-business measures…
State Should Seek Cost-Effective, Proven Education Strategies Education reforms that are cost-effective, sustainable and have a track record of raising student performance…
Bill Would Make Employers Liable for Workplace ‘Bullying’ This week, the Labor Committee held a public hearing on a bill to end bullying…
Tightening the Grip on Restrictive Covenants and Noncompete Agreements The legislature’s Labor Committee is considering placing more restrictions on the ability of Connecticut businesses…
CBIA Opposes Anti-Privatization, Protectionist Bills Streamlining state contracting standards is a laudable goal. But two bills in the Government Administration…
Forum: Controlling Energy Costs An informational forum this week about how Connecticut consumers can get relief from high electric…
DEP Moves Forward on Greenhouse Gas Limits The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is approaching a key decision on how it…