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Conflict of Interest: Part 2 – The union money machine: From D.C. to Connecticut

The circle of money, power and influence between international unions in Washington, D.C., and affiliates in Connecticut.

July 11, 2019

Majority of transportation projects awarded to Connecticut companies; some big projects go to out-of-state firms

A review of Connecticut transportation projects over the past three years shows Connecticut companies are awarded state contracts over 80 percent of the ...

July 22, 2019

Transportation

Connecticut state fire fighters’ union made $26,000 “mistake” in PAC funding

The United Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut reported $28,223.88 in their political action committee fund in their July 2018 filing with the Connecticut ...

July 19, 2019

Labor

Tolls

Pro-tolls group spent nearly $1 million in lobbying during legislative session

Move CT Forward, a coalition of construction and labor associations who have thrown their weight behind Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan to ...

July 15, 2019

Tolls

Policy Corner: A Call for Clean and Open Government

Connecticut Tolls Would Be “Reciprocal” and “Interoperable.” What Does That Mean?

No Deal on Tolls Between Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans

Vernon labor agreement ends automatic union dues deductions in response to Janus decision

A newly-ratified agreement between the Town of Vernon and a town bargaining unit has ended the automatic deduction of union dues from ...

July 5, 2019

LaborLocal/Municipal

Legislature Approved $46 Million in Raises and Benefits for State Employees During 2019 Session

During the legislative session lawmakers approved $44 million in raises and benefits through a series of twelve collective bargaining agreements, according to a ...

June 27, 2019

Labor

Connecticut has Third Lowest Personal Income Growth in the Nation; That Could Mean Trouble

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released state-by-state personal income growth figures for the first quarter of 2019 that showed Connecticut near ...

June 25, 2019

Economy

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Conflict of Interest: Part 2 – The union money machine: From D.C. to Connecticut

Majority of transportation projects awarded to Connecticut companies; some big projects go to out-of-state firms

Connecticut state fire fighters’ union made $26,000 “mistake” in PAC funding

Pro-tolls group spent nearly $1 million in lobbying during legislative session

Policy Corner: A Call for Clean and Open Government

Connecticut Tolls Would Be “Reciprocal” and “Interoperable.” What Does That Mean?

No Deal on Tolls Between Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans

Vernon labor agreement ends automatic union dues deductions in response to Janus decision

Legislature Approved $46 Million in Raises and Benefits for State Employees During 2019 Session

Connecticut has Third Lowest Personal Income Growth in the Nation; That Could Mean Trouble

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Conflict of Interest: Part 2 – The union money machine: From D.C. to Connecticut

Majority of transportation projects awarded to Connecticut companies; some big projects go to out-of-state firms

Connecticut state fire fighters’ union made $26,000 “mistake” in PAC funding

Pro-tolls group spent nearly $1 million in lobbying during legislative session

Policy Corner: A Call for Clean and Open Government

Connecticut Tolls Would Be “Reciprocal” and “Interoperable.” What Does That Mean?

No Deal on Tolls Between Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans

Vernon labor agreement ends automatic union dues deductions in response to Janus decision

Legislature Approved $46 Million in Raises and Benefits for State Employees During 2019 Session

Connecticut has Third Lowest Personal Income Growth in the Nation; That Could Mean Trouble

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