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National Unemployment Down to 7.7 Percent

The first jobs report released after President Barack Obama's re-election is better than…

Business December 7, 2012 at 04:53 pm

Stratford Unemployment Rate One Point Higher Than State…

Mayor John A. Harkins says the unemployment rate is reflective of Stratford's "bedroom…

Top News August 24, 2011 at 05:11 am

Stratford Unemployment Rate Drops to 9 Percent

It's down 1.2 percent from July statistics but still .8 percent above the state average.

Business November 22, 2011 at 05:45 pm

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Unemployment Holds Steady Despite Fiscal Cliff

The national unemployment rate remained steady at 7.8 percent in December despite the looming…

Government January 4, 2013 at 10:22 pm

Stratford Unemployment Rate Highest All Year

July unemployment rate tops 10 percent for the first time in 2012.

Business August 25, 2012 at 03:01 am

CT Unemployment Rate Jumps Despite New Jobs

The unemployment rate rises slightly in June. Statewide, 3,600 government jobs were lost.

Business July 20, 2012 at 01:19 pm

U.S. Unemployment Falls to 8.1 Percent on Weak Report

The August jobs report is not as good as expected with weak job growth and more people leaving…

Business September 7, 2012 at 02:35 pm

Murphy Seeks Latino Voters' Support

News and updates on Connecticut's Senate and Third District races.

Government October 7, 2012 at 11:02 pm

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As the Nation's Economy Goes, So Goes the State's

As state unemployment remains high, a stronger national economic recovery is seen as the…

Government December 13, 2012 at 11:49 pm

Child Advocates Warn of Economic Harm to Kids

Speaking in Hartford, they said child poverty rates are rising and could have lasting affects.

Government September 16, 2011 at 05:12 pm

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Report: CT Child Poverty Remains High

Families in Connecticut and elsewhere are still recovering from the recession.

Top News December 5, 2012 at 03:23 pm

State Unemployment Rate Jumps to 8.5 Percent

The July unemployment rate is the highest since October 2011, but Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is…

Government August 16, 2012 at 09:09 pm

In CT, a Vast Divide Between Rich and Poor

And the opportunity gap is widening, NPR reports.

Top News January 18, 2013 at 11:21 pm

Stratford Resident Endorses Hoydick

Donald E. Erickson says Republican Laura Hoydick has his vote for the 120th District.

Government October 26, 2012 at 02:10 am

DeLauro: America Needs to Stop Consuming, Start Building

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro lays out a four-point plan for economic growth.

Government August 10, 2011 at 09:28 pm

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Introducing Our New Series About the Changing American Dream…

We're excited to inaugurate a new series for our Patch Readers: "Dispatches: The Changing…

Top News August 15, 2011 at 03:09 pm

$79 Million in Emergency Spending Cuts Coming to Connecticut

Hot topics in Hartford include negative news about the state and a push for manufacturing…

Government January 31, 2012 at 03:56 pm

Taxes: Privilege or Plunder?

Area lawmakers consider state's tax burden and jobs special session.

Government October 17, 2011 at 04:12 am

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Memorial Day: Too Much Party, Not Enough Memory

In marking the history of those who have fallen in the line of duty, it helps remind us that…

Top News May 22, 2012 at 07:04 pm

Capitol DisPatch: Two Sides of the Same Coin

State lawmakers react to different reports.

Government August 21, 2011 at 03:38 pm

Residents Voice Support for Candidate Crudo

Joe Crudo is the Republican candidate for the Connecticut State House of Representatives 121st…

Government October 22, 2012 at 01:14 am

Occupy Wall Street Moves to Hartford [VIDEO]

Protesters in Connecticut protested the growing gap between rich and poor.

Government October 6, 2011 at 05:46 pm

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Hartford Has An Agenda

From jobs to education, lawmakers consider various issues this week.

Government October 3, 2011 at 04:33 am

Connecticut's Cambridge?

Bill that gave birth to Bioscience Connecticut leaves some legislators with questions.

Government July 5, 2011 at 03:46 am