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A file photo of the skyline of Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut. Information, manufacturing and professional services were key contributors to Connecticut's economic growth in early 2026.
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An aerial view of Bridgeport, Conn. Bridgeport is the most populous city in Connecticut, which ranked No. 23 overall in the 2026 CNBC Top States for Business study. (Christian Abraham/Hearst ...
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With the volatile stock market generating huge gains in recent years for Connecticut’s millionaires and billionaires, residents at the other end of the economic spectrum are struggling. Connecticut is ...
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The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine sits next to UConn Health's campus in Farmington, where the company has partnered with the university to create a new bioscience hub in the Hartford region.
News United States » Connecticut » Economy: Connecticut's economy outpaced most states with 1.8% GDP growth to start 2026
Connecticut's economic growth outpaced most other states at the beginning of this year, according to new federal data. In the first quarter of 2026, Connecticut's real gross domestic product increased ...