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Small business R&D tax credit proposal makes progress in CT legislature
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (199+ words) David joined Hartford Business Journal as senior staff writer in January 2024; his beats include health care, bioscience and the state legislature. A UConn graduate, his long career in journalism included serving as a reporter and/or editor with the New…...
Lawmakers grill judicial nominees; confirmation votes postponed
1+ week, 6+ day ago (144+ words) The legislature's Judiciary Committee postponed confirmation votes Thursday on Gov. Ned Lamont's latest nominations to the Superior Court after two politically connected nominees faced tough public questioning about their qualifications [] "Lawmakers grill judicial nominees; confirmation votes postponed The legislature's Judiciary…...
CT moves to crack down on bottle redemption fraud
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1072+ words) It's a scheme made famous by a nearly 30-year-old episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. Hoping to earn a quick buck, two characters load a mail truck full of soda bottles and beer cans purchased with a redeemable 5-cent deposit in…...
Historic downtown New London commercial block hits market with retail, office, housing potential
1+ week, 1+ day ago (378+ words) A large mixed-use property in downtown New London, with retail, office and potential residential space, has been listed for sale. The property includes the five-story Harris Building, a late-19th-century Romanesque Revival structure, along with an attached masonry-sided building, together…...
Lamont delivers pledged raises to CT state employees
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (697+ words) Gov. Ned Lamont has cleared a big political hurdle, having now reached tentative deals on raises with more than 20 additional bargaining units within state government. The latest agreements, along with 11 the governor announced earlier this year, mean he now can…...
At CT Business Day, Lamont, Ritter say "Connecticut Option" for health insurance will wait another year
4+ week, 1+ day ago (902+ words) Although rising health care costs remains a key issue for businesses in the state, at least one proposed remedy will have to wait until next year. That was part of the message from Gov. Ned Lamont and House Speaker Mat…...
Peoples Bank Arena and Beyond: "A Bold Commitment to Connecticut
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) With $4. 3 billion in assets, Peoples Bank has long been a major player in Connecticut's commercial market. "Help with business strategy is critical to our success and ability to help patients," said Dr. Daniel J. Mastella, a commercial client. "The Peoples Bank…...
In annual address, Hartford mayor confronts school budget gap, touts housing efforts amid protest disruption
3+ week, 2+ day ago (327+ words) Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam used his State of the City address Monday to outline fiscal challenges, housing initiatives and public safety efforts, while also addressing tensions following two recent police-involved deaths. The speech, held at the Hartford Stage, was interrupted…...
East Hartford's Premier Equipment Solutions acquires Old Saybrook dealer, rental business
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (165+ words) Harriet Jones is a journalist and audio storyteller based in Hartford, Connecticut, covering business, manufacturing, and economic development for the Hartford Business Journal. Previously, she was Managing Editor at Connecticut Public Radio, where she reported on issues like immigration and…...
Connecticut farmland shrinks amid economic pressures, rising developer interest
1+ week, 4+ day ago (270+ words) David joined Hartford Business Journal as senior staff writer in January 2024; his beats include health care, bioscience and the state legislature. A UConn graduate, his long career in journalism included serving as a reporter and/or editor with the New…...