Most federal workers in Connecticut are working, and getting paid during government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, the majority of federal employees in Connecticut are likely still ...
The Connecticut Mirror

CT credit rating boosts give Lamont vindication on Wall Street

Connecticut continues to earn higher marks from Wall Street credit ratings agencies, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday, hailing the latest upgrades as further evidence that his administration has ...
InsuranceNewsNet

Best’s Market Segment Report: US Workers’ Compensation Segment Continues With Strong Profits Despite Pricing Cuts

The U.S. workers’ compensation line of coverage remains a key driver of the profitability of the property/casualty insurance, although economic uncertainty could cause some turbulence for insurers in ...
WTNH

Food service workers at Connecticut State universities condemn strikebreakers

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Union members gathered on Southern Connecticut State University’s campus on Wednesday to demand a “fair” contract for workers employed with Sodexo at Connecticut State ...
Financial Advisor

Connecticut's 'Debt Diet' Pays Off With Two Bond-Rating Upgrades

Connecticut is collecting fiscal wins this week. The state got bond-rating upgrades from Moody’s Ratings and Fitch Ratings, both of which cited improvements to the state’s budget-management practices.
WTNH

Connecticut receives credit rating increase from two major agencies

New Haven officials are discussing a new smoke shop law that went into effect on Wednesday. It requires all smoke shops to obtain a new city license. The government shutdown continues as Congress has ...
Yahoo

The jobs reports were revised down by 911,000. What does it say about the economy?

U.S. firms hired nearly a million fewer workers in the 12-month period ending in March than previously estimated, according to a report released Sept. 9 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS’ ...
Marketplace

Unionized Starbucks workers are still without a contract after more than a year of bargaining

It’s a little over one year since Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol joined the company and announced a new strategy to improve the in-store experience for both employees and customers. How much of that has ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Does the Connecticut Sun help the local economy? It’s complicated

The Connecticut Sun mascot and cheer team walk onto the court after the WNBA basketball game between the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm, July 28, in Uncasville. Credit: Bryan Woolston / AP CT ...
The Clarion-Ledger

What’s the average hourly pay in Mississippi? See how your paycheck compares to US states

Mississippi workers bring home the lowest hourly pay in the U.S. The state is also among the Top 10 with the most work hours per week. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on the total private ...

On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

It’s been only a year since Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas. Some of the heaviest ...