Lawmakers Looking at Variety of Environmental Bills Both the state House and Senate are considering a variety of environmental-related bills—including some that…
It’s Time for Real Education Reform Our closest neighboring states have enacted education reforms like those Governor Malloy has proposed and…
Should State Compete in Retirement Plan Business? Two legislative proposals could be the first steps in positioning the state to compete with…
Wrong Time for Minimum Wage Hike, Say Employers If the signs clearly point to danger ahead, should you move ahead—or put on the…
Senate Next to Vote on Jobs Bill The state Senate's jobs-related bill (SB 1) has been approved by a third legislative committee…
New Route 11 Section Could Become Toll Road A future section of Eastern Connecticut’s Route 11 could become the first toll road in…
Bill Requires On-Demand Personnel Files With all of the employment laws, regulations, and personnel issues facing Connecticut employers, adding more…
Prevailing Wage Bill Dies in Commerce The legislature’s Commerce Committee this week rejected a proposal (SB 181) mandating businesses receiving state…
Minimum Wage Hike Approved by Committee The legislature’s Appropriations Committee last Friday approved a proposal to significantly raise Connecticut’s minimum wage…
Healthcare Pooling Bill Would Hurt Many Small Businesses A proposal supposedly designed to increase access to health insurance for small businesses in Connecticut…