Hartford

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has backed legislation that would significantly increase and redistribute municipal aid linked to tribal casino revenue, restoring funding to dozens of municipalities that have gone without it for years.

State lawmakers are considering a bill to require municipalities to gather information about landlords who live elsewhere, including their current address.

With office vacancies topping 31% and home prices up nearly 30% since the last revaluation, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam says a one-year delay could help shield Hartford homeowners from a disproportionate tax burden shift.

Constitution Plaza, Metro Center and City Place I are among the distressed properties moving toward resolution, with potential sale prices expected to establish the first clear post-pandemic benchmarks for downtown Hartford office values.

Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order Thursday establishing a commission to develop a plan to modernize career pathways in the state and appointed former U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to lead it.

Fitch Ratings said Wednesday it has downgraded Hartford-based Connecticut Children's Medical Center’s credit rating, citing continued operating losses, liquidity pressures and a challenging payer mix.

A new report from the Connecticut Business & Industry Foundation for Economic Growth & Opportunity warns that the state’s economic growth is increasingly restricted by a shrinking workforce and a disconnect between education programs and employer needs.

LuAnn’s Bakery & Cafe, an Ellington staple that got its start at a farmers market, opened its newest location Tuesday in downtown Hartford, bringing the growing business to a total of five locations.

Legislation offering Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget recommendations is among 19 bills being considered Wednesday by the state legislature’s Appropriations Committee.

State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) has announced he will not seek reelection this fall.