The development of a third Amazon development center in Connecticut could mean lost jobs.
Lawmakers and members of Connecticut’s complex recycling industry can’t agree on what to do when it comes to the state’s bottle law.
As curbside recycling has grown, environmentalists around the United States find themselves fighting to protect decades-old bottle recycling programs that critics say are becoming obsolete.
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Connecticut lawmakers and environmentalists want to fix Connecticut’s bottle deposit bill, not replace it. However, the beverage industry and grocers want to see it replaced with a mandate on curbside recycling.
Connecticut’s job growth remains flat. Total employment in the state has yet to return to pre-recession levels, while surrounding states seemingly have caught wind in their sails.