According to a recent report, CT ranks as one of the worst places in the nation to do business for the 2nd year in a row. This is a result of decades of failed leadership from CT Democrats who keep choosing higher costs over common sense. Job creators have been clear about why our state is not business-friendly. Energy costs are among the highest in the country, our tax structure punishes the people who hire and invest here, and the regulatory climate makes it harder every year to grow a business in this state. When companies decide CT isn’t worth the cost, the jobs and opportunities go elsewhere. Our families are the ones left paying the price. This crisis was created by one-party rule, and it can be fixed. We need a government that works with our businesses instead of against them. Connecticut can compete again!

🩺Connecticut is already one of the most expensive states in the country to live and do business. Now, residents and small businesses could be hit with double-digit health insurance rate hikes. It gets worse. CBIA Health Connections, a group health insurance program launched less than two years ago to give small businesses more affordable coverage options, just announced it’s shutting down. Rising costs and a shrinking market forced it out. For families and employers already stretched thin, this means skipped doctor visits, impossible budget decisions, and businesses wondering how much longer they can offer coverage to their employees. State Senator Tony Hwang is calling on the CT Insurance Department to scrutinize these requests and protect consumers. Public hearings are coming this August, and your voice matters. Read more about how to make your voice heard by clicking the link in the comments.

📢 Make your voice heard! Aquarion is seeking changes to its rate schedule that could mean higher water bills for customers across the state. PURA is holding public comment hearings and accepting written comments. Submit your comments referencing Docket No. 25-12-12 to PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov.