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Going beyond the story on economic development in Connecticut. Tweets by @EricaEPhillips and other @CTMirror staff. RTs ≠ endorsement.

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The COVID public health emergency is over, three years after it began. How did Connecticut change, and what changes are here to stay? ift.tt/1G8kbqX
How CT changed during COVID, in 10 charts

How CT changed during COVID, in 10 charts

The COVID public health emergency is over, three years after it began. How did Connecticut change, and what changes are here to stay?

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One of Connecticut’s most expensive business tax credit programs — which has awarded over $1.5 billion to the film, television and digital media industry since its inception in 2007 — appears to have lost money in 2022, as it has for over a decade runnin… ift.tt/ySlBfv8
Was CT film tax credit successful in 2022? It's unclear

Was CT film tax credit successful in 2022? It's unclear

CT has awarded $1.5 billion to film, TV and digital media companies. It remains unclear how much the state's received in return.

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Lawmakers expanded the governor's proposed 25% business tax credit for child care costs to go toward donations to nonprofit providers. ift.tt/3mpvrbL
CT leaders want companies to contribute to child care. Here's how.

CT leaders want companies to contribute to child care. Here's how.

CT lawmakers expanded Gov. Ned Lamont's proposed 25% business tax credit for child care costs to go toward donations to nonprofit providers.

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Members of CT's congressional delegation say they'll keep pressing the Army for answers on why it chose Textron Inc.'s Bell instead of Sikorsky. ift.tt/Z8qfdS0
Sikorsky drops challenge after losing Army helicopter contract

Sikorsky drops challenge after losing Army helicopter contract

But members of CT's congressional delegation say they'll keep asking the Army why it chose Textron Inc.'s Bell instead of Sikorsky.

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CT lawmakers are weighing solutions, including a food access advocacy office and tax incentives to grocery stores opening in food deserts. ift.tt/nbikqNB
In 24 CT towns, most of them rural, no stores accept food stamps

In 24 CT towns, most of them rural, no stores accept food stamps

Nearly 3,800 CT food stamp recipients live in towns with no retailers that accept SNAP benefits. How do they fill in the gaps?

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The Stratford-based company had filed a protest to the Army selecting Textron Inc.’s Bell to build the successor to the Black Hawk helicopter. ift.tt/o7Nzh4L
Sikorsky challenge to Army helicopter contract is denied

Sikorsky challenge to Army helicopter contract is denied

The Stratford-based company had filed a protest to the Army selecting Textron Inc.’s Bell to build the successor to the Black Hawk helicopter.

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The CT bill would ban non-compete agreements for most workers earning less than three times the minimum wage. ift.tt/mf36r9X
CT may put limits on non-compete agreements. Here's how

CT may put limits on non-compete agreements. Here's how

A CT bill would ban non-compete agreements for most workers under a certain income limit. It comes as the feds consider limiting them as well.

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CT would require certain alternative lenders to disclose the estimated APR on loans to their customers, which are often small businesses. ift.tt/l4B3vJ7
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Gov. Ned Lamont has created a blue ribbon panel to craft a strategic plan for Connecticut's child care system by the end of this year. ift.tt/05yBqOD
Lamont signs executive order on strategic plan for CT child care system

Lamont signs executive order on strategic plan for CT child care system

Gov. Ned Lamont has created a blue ribbon panel to craft a strategic plan for Connecticut's child care system by the end of this year.

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The president’s 2024 budget request would opt to modernize the engine for the F-35 fighter jet instead of looking for a replacement. ift.tt/K7OluY0
Biden would boost Pratt & Whitney, CT manufacturing in next budget

Biden would boost Pratt & Whitney, CT manufacturing in next budget

President Joe Biden's 2024 budget request would opt to modernize the engine for the F-35 fighter jet instead of looking for a replacement.

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Performing arts leaders are pushing lawmakers to approve a tax break for traveling theater productions that choose to “tech” in Connecticut. ift.tt/64qF3pL
CT theaters want tax credit to lure Broadway pre-tour production

CT theaters want tax credit to lure Broadway pre-tour production

Performing arts leaders are pushing lawmakers to approve a tax break for traveling theater productions that choose to "tech" in Connecticut.

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Australia would acquire up to five Virginia-class subs built in part by Electric Boat in CT, but challenges remain to meet the demand. ift.tt/P0AR4cr
CT could see major boost from nuclear submarine deal

CT could see major boost from nuclear submarine deal

Australia would acquire up to five Virginia-class subs built in part by Electric Boat in CT, but challenges remain to meet the demand.

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CT is one of 13 states considering applying the minimum wage to restaurants. Wait staff currently earn a minimum of $6.38 per hour plus tips. ift.tt/jhDS7Qt

CT now a battleground in fight over minimum wage at restaurants

CT is one of 13 states considering applying the minimum wage to restaurants. Wait staff currently earn a minimum of $6.38 per hour plus tips.

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State leaders are working to coordinate industrial and academic efforts to adopt AI, big data and robotics. It's no simple task. ift.tt/SDCpJoL
As tech changes manufacturing, CT businesses try to keep up

As tech changes manufacturing, CT businesses try to keep up

State leaders are working to coordinate industrial and academic efforts to adopt AI, big data and robotics in CT. It's no simple task.

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Some lawmakers want to get rid of a tax credit program designed to encourage film production in the state — but others want to expand it. ift.tt/WANRxtl
CT film tax credit: Some want to cut it, some want more

CT film tax credit: Some want to cut it, some want more

Some lawmakers want to get rid of a tax credit program designed to encourage film production in the state — but others want to expand it.

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Members of CT's congressional delegation say they have received vague answers about why the proposal from Bell was selected over Sikorsky's. ift.tt/esFMNrv
CT lawmakers: Army has yet to explain Sikorsky contract loss

CT lawmakers: Army has yet to explain Sikorsky contract loss

CT's U.S. lawmakers say they have received only vague answers about why a contract proposal from Bell was chosen over Sikorsky's.

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Amid unsettling news from Lego, Lockheed-Martin and Digital Currency Group, Alexandra Daum says the key to growth is telling CT's story. ift.tt/mYcGzBE
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CT's congressional delegation has requested a briefing from the Army on its decision not to award an assault aircraft contract to Sikorsky. ift.tt/OxGU3VE
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Sema4, now known as GeneDx, has paid back $2 million of a $15.5M state loan and agreed to a reduction in how much the state would forgive. ift.tt/P9Exb7O
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As COVID-relief funding runs out, child care advocates call for hundreds of millions to boost wages, expand access and rebuild the industry. ift.tt/ZwMmTxY
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