Governor Ned Lamont proposed a lean $22.3 billion budget Wednesday that would push Connecticut’s emergency reserves close to $3 billion while keeping taxes largely flat.
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Governor Ned Lamont proposed a lean $22.3 billion budget Wednesday that would push Connecticut’s emergency reserves close to $3 billion while keeping taxes largely flat.
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Despite ongoing public fear of a national recession, state revenues largely remained constant, according to a new report Tuesday from fiscal analysts. General Fund revenues for the fiscal year that ends June 30 dropped by about $85 million below budgeted levels. (more…)
Below is a recap of upcoming state laws and regulations passed last session that impact retailers: minimum wage and tax rates on food and e-cigarettes. (more…)
A two-year, $43 billion state budget was approved by both the House & Senate yesterday, helping the state close a $3.7 billion deficit. Below is a recap of issues CFA was actively engaged in during this session. (more…)
As Connecticut businesses and their allies battle numerous labor-backed measures in the General Assembly, they’re finding themselves outflanked.
If it’s about more unclaimed nickles for the state, count the grocers out.
Tuesday, November 7th, 2018 was election day across the country. In Connecticut there was a fantastic turn out at polls across the state. Missed anything? Here’s a recap for you.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision opens the door for states to capture sales tax for online and other remote transactions. (more…)
The stage is set for CT statewide elections in November. Or is it? In the middle of May both Republicans and Democrats held statewide conventions. (more…)
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) could change recycling in Connecticut.