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Energy

Court overturns PURA’s rejection of $2.4B Aquarion sale

A Connecticut Superior Court judge has overturned the state’s rejection of Eversource Energy’s proposed $2.4 billion sale of Aquarion Water Co., ruling that regulators illegally blocked governance structures explicitly authorized by the General Assembly.
Insurance

Travelers partners with Anthropic to expand AI assistants companywide

The property and casualty insurer announced it is partnering with AI giant Anthropic to expand the use of generative AI tools across its workforce.
Technology

Indian cybersecurity firm to establish regional U.S. HQ in CT following CI investment

Connecticut Innovations, the state’s quasi-public venture investment firm, has invested in Indian cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, which said it is the first Indian-origin cybersecurity company to receive funding from a U.S. state-backed venture fund.
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Government & Politics

Lamont orders faster state licensing, permits, with fee refunds for delays

Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday signed an executive order intended to speed up the state’s processing of licenses, certifications and permits, including a new requirement to refund application fees if agencies miss prescribed deadlines.
Advertising, Media & Marketing

CT Public CEO Contreras to retire in 2026

Connecticut Public President and CEO Mark G. Contreras plans to retire later this year.
Logistics

East Hartford building supplies company announces new private equity backer

NEFCO has announced a new private equity partnership with Leonard Green & Partners. It was previously a portfolio company of Bertram Capital.
Economy & Labor

CT Labor Department joins multistate law enforcement alliance

The state Department of Labor said Wednesday it has joined a six-state alliance intended to strengthen worker protections and improve labor law enforcement across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

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Energy

Study: Nuclear, natural gas would save New England hundreds of billions over renewable mandates

A coalition of free-market think tanks, including Connecticut’s Yankee Institute, released a study Tuesday arguing that New England would save between $400 billion and $700 billion by 2050 if states replaced planned wind and solar projects with nuclear power plants and natural gas facilities.
Economy & Labor

Lanza: Slower job growth, policy uncertainty cloud CT’s 2026 economic outlook

Expect the slowdown in job growth to carry into 2026.
Real Estate & Construction

Luxury Home Sales: Waterfront estate in Union sells for $2.3M

Here's a listing of recent luxury home sales in New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham counties.
Health Care

🔒The state’s health sector faces strong headwinds in 2026

Connecticut's healthcare sector faces rising insurance costs, with rates up 16.8% for individual plans, potential Medicaid cuts affecting 150,000 residents, and the state tapping its rainy day fund to offset federal funding losses.
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What is your biggest economic concern for CT businesses in 2026?

After a volatile 2025 marked by tariff uncertainty, AI advancement and labor market shifts, Connecticut businesses are entering 2026 with cautious optimism.

While the economy showed resilience with strong GDP growth in the second half of 2025 and three Federal Reserve rate cuts, concerns remain about inflation, workforce challenges and the impact of evolving policies.

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Hartford County

Expert’s Corner: Federal, state laws expand RD tax benefits for CT businesses in 2026

Federal legislation allowing immediate deduction of domestic R&D costs and Connecticut's increase in the R&D tax credit exchange rate from 65% to 90% will provide significant cash flow benefits to the state's businesses, particularly emerging biotechnology companies.
New Haven County

Workforce training nonprofit pays $1.3M for New Haven industrial building

New Haven-based Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub (MATCH) acquired the property at 5 and 17 James St.
Fairfield County

Switzerland-based HVAC manufacturer expands CT footprint with Stratford lease

Belimo has signed a 170,000-square-foot warehouse lease in Stratford.

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Addressing the Healthcare Affordability Crisis in Connecticut

According to Healthcare Value Hub, nearly two in three Connecticut adults delayed or went without healthcare in the last year due to costs. This concerning trend impacts community health, workforce productivity, and the local economy.

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