The state economy is still reeling as more layoffs have been announced by major corporations – totaling more than 435 workers as Connecticut struggles to boost employment and balance the state budget.
The latest to offer bad economic news is Hartford-based Aetna, which is laying off 80 in the state and 160 company-wide.
The Aetna [...]
A new poll by Public Policy Polling shows that “Dan Malloy continues to be one of the most unpopular governors in the country,” the poll director said.
PPP has been criticized by Republicans as a Democratic poll, but the poll has shown varying results for politicians of all stripes.
The poll in Connecticut showed 32 [...]
The latest ads from the state’s Still Revolutionary ad campaign are out. These folks look pretty happy. I think this ia campaign is getting better.
Thoughts?
Meanwhile, and I missed this at first, there’s also a new ad out pitching Connecticut as a great place to run a business.
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