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Connecticut Consumers Show Growing Confidence in State’s Economy and Business Conditions; Upbeat Attitudes Seen in Prospects for Next 6 Months
Connecticut residents are increasingly upbeat about the state’s economy, expressing more optimism about business conditions and the prospects for an improving economy than has been seen in years.
Connecticut Economic Resource Center Launches Podcast Series to Share Economic Growth Strategies
The Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) has launched a new way of sharing insights, strategies, initiatives, and programs to grow and support Connecticut’s economy. The weekly CERC podcast - CERCONOMY – is now available to listeners on the CERC website, www.cerc.com.
Employment and Jobs, Healthcare and Taxes Are Most Important Issues as Connecticut Voters Consider Candidates for Governor, Congress, Legislature
Two-Thirds of Residents Say Those Issues, Plus Education, Matter Most; Budgets, Gun Policies, Immigration, Climate Change Cited by Fewer Residents
Consumer Confidence Sputters Along in Connecticut; Consistent Progress Remains Elusive
Residents Slightly More Upbeat about Business Conditions, Jobs, But More Reluctant on Overall Economy, Major Purchases
Less Than 15 Percent of State Residents Know of Fiscal Stability Commission’s Work; Legislature Has Yet to Act on Recommendations
Nearly 9 in 10 Connecticut residents are either not aware of, or not sure they know of, the work of the Connecticut Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth, a panel of primarily state business leaders appointed by the state legislature and Governor last year to help the state grapple with its ongoing fiscal challenges.
Reception to Welcome Hungarian Ambassador to Connecticut
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut, the MetroHartford Alliance, and the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. are hosting a reception for the Ambassador of Hungary to the USA, Dr. Laszlo Szabo, former pharmaceutical executive, and his Science and Technology Attache to meet with business and community leaders of Connecticut.
State Residents Are Less Optimistic About State Economy, Business Conditions Than Their Own Job and Finances
Business conditions haven’t changed and aren’t about to in Connecticut, according to a survey of state residents, and those who believe that the state economy is improving has fallen to the lowest level in the past three years, now at just one in five residents.
Testimony by Robert Santy to the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth
Let me start by stating the obvious: Our state’s budget process is broken. I know you know that. That’s why you’re here. And I commend you for bringing your expertise to bear on doing something about it.
Public Divided on State Spending Priorities; Health and Safety Draw Most Agreement
There is no higher priority for Connecticut residents than assuring the health of state residents, when officials decide how to allocate funds in the state budget.
