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Shelton Unemployment Rises with Rest of CT

The unemployment rate rises statewide and locally.

Business August 21, 2012 at 07:36 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 11:25 pm

Connecticut's Unemployment Rate Dropped to 8.7 Percent in…

October's rate is the lowest since Sept. 2009, according to the Hartford Courant.

Government November 22, 2011 at 04:10 pm

Connecticut Unemployment Rate Hits 9 Percent

The unemployment rises five months in a row, but state officials doubt the numbers.

Business September 20, 2012 at 09:01 pm

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 02:55 pm

National Unemployment Claims Drop to New Lows

The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest levels…

Business October 11, 2012 at 09:46 pm

Report: 43K in CT Could Lose Unemployment Benefits

If Congress goes over the fiscal cliff, Connecticut would not receive any more unemployment…

Government December 28, 2012 at 08:44 pm

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Legislators Seek to Provide Grants for Unemployed Vets

The "Step-Up for Veterans" program would provide funds to businesses if they hire unemployed…

Government February 23, 2012 at 06:18 pm

State Unemployment Rate Dips to 8.9 Percent

According to BusinessWeek, this marks the first time that the rate has fallen below 9 percent…

Government October 21, 2011 at 05:42 pm

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Unemployment Holds Steady Despite Fiscal Cliff Threat

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

Government January 4, 2013 at 09:34 pm

Connecticut Unemployment Back to 9 Percent

Job growth appears to be slowing and wages are on the decline.

Business November 20, 2012 at 03:39 pm

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 09:23 am

State Unemployment Drops Below 9 Percent

There were 2,000 new jobs in Connecticut this September. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy continues to…

Top News October 18, 2012 at 08:00 pm

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I See You - Support for the Unemployed

I See You is a program for unemployed people to reclaim their dignity and value as they…

Schools September 5, 2011 at 04:39 pm

Report: CT Child Poverty Remains High

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

Top News December 5, 2012 at 04:40 pm

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Unemployment in Shelton at 6.8%; CT at 2-Year Low

The state’s unemployment rate has declined for the third consecutive month in a row, now…

Top News December 20, 2011 at 01:28 pm

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As the Nation Goes, So Goes the State

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

Government December 13, 2012 at 09:17 pm

Attorney for Fired State Employees to Subpoena Gov. Malloy

Rich Rochlin wants the governor to explain why his clients, who are accused of D-Snap fraud,…

Government April 3, 2012 at 05:23 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 02:45 pm

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Students Need Real Relief From Loans

Without adequate employment or worse, unemployment, young adults are left saddled with debt…

Kaitlyn Carroll's Blog May 21, 2012 at 02:29 am

Campaign Notebook: Murphy Seeks Latino Voters’ Support

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Government October 8, 2012 at 02:43 am

Think Tank Flunks Gov. Malloy’s Fiscal Record

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was among five governors – all Democrats - given an “F” by the Cato…

Government October 9, 2012 at 09:26 pm

In CT, a Vast Divide Between Rich and Poor

And the opportunity gap is widening, NPR reports.

Top News January 18, 2013 at 10:42 pm

Want a Job? Go Abroad

While local jobs might be disappearing, U.S. based companies are growing fast abroad.

Business September 6, 2012 at 02:22 pm

Connecticut Gas Prices Continue Drop in June

Prices peaked at more than $4 less than two months ago.

Top News June 4, 2012 at 03:04 pm

Report: Connecticut Manufacturing Still Shrinking

Recovery in the manufacturing industry has proved elusive in Connecticut.

Business July 19, 2012 at 09:03 am

Dispatches: Uncovering The American Dream In Shelton

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

Top News August 15, 2011 at 04:30 pm

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Shelton Woman Named Volunteer of the Year

The following information and photos come from Joy and Bob Jarvais, the award recipient and…

Volunteering November 16, 2011 at 11:23 pm

Campaign Notebook: Accusations Fly in Senate Debate

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Government October 9, 2012 at 01:12 am