Economy
Conn. only state whose economy contracted in 2012
Connecticut was the only state to see its economy shrink in 2012, according to a new report.
Economists predict more slow growth
In a no surprises review, economists at the University of Connecticut predict the state’s economy will continue to recover at a...
Hiring slowed in May, reports suggest
Hiring likely slowed down in May, both nationally and in Fairfield County, according to reports that have been released in advance...
State House approves minimum wage hike; Malloy to sign bill
A bill to increase Connecticut’s minimum wage by 75 cents to $9 an hour by 2015 has passed both houses of...
State Senate approves minimum wage increase
The Connecticut State Senate has passed a bill to increase the state's minimum wage by 75 cents to $9 an hour...
Graduates encounter improved, but still uncertain, market
With thousands of new college graduates set to enter the Connecticut workforce, administrators say the hiring atmosphere has improved but not...
Long-term unemployment benefits to shrink
Nearly 30,000 Connecticut residents with long-term unemployment benefits will see a nearly 20 percent decrease in compensation checks due to federal...
Jobs momentum builds, but unemployment holds at 8%
The Connecticut economy added 6,300 jobs in April and has now picked up almost 10,000 jobs through the first four months...
Economist scans forest, sees trees
KeyBank’s McCain oversees a fund in the billions
Cuomo wants board to help struggling municipalities
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a board of state officials to help struggling municipalities.
Unemployment rate at 4-year low as job growth beats estimates
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent in April - the lowest it has been since December 2008 - as...
Murphy applauds end of Job Corps enrollment freeze
The enrollment freeze, which had been in effect since January due to a budget shortfall, impacted students who receive education, training...
Conn. unemployment rate steady at 8% in March
Overall, nonfarm employment grew by 2,600 jobs in March after declining by 5,700 jobs in February.
Market hits speed bump
Office leasing activity across Fairfield County slumped in the first quarter, falling nearly 30 percent compared to a year ago, as...
In Putnam, a funding-themed gathering
Broad spectrum of finance alternatives to be aired.
