Jobs Bill Becomes Law

We put aside partisan differences and got things done, making Connecticut a better place to do business and grow jobs.
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  • Employers can claim a tax credit of $500/month for up to three years for employees hired between this year and next. The credit increases to $900/month if the new employee is unemployed at the time of hiring, receiving vocational rehab services or is a veteran.

    The number of new jobs required for the employer to be eligible for the credit varies with the size of the company. Learn more at about JET in this PDF download.

  • Many new laws took effect on January 1, including: the Jobs Expansion Tax Credit, a new loan forgiveness program for college graduates in ‘green’ studies; paid sick leave for service industry workers in businesses with 50 or more employees; expanded insurance coverage for breast MRIs, bone marrow tests and colorectal cancer screening; and many more

    View a complete list of new laws.

  • There’s no greater priority for Connecticut than growing and retaining high-quality jobs. The Senate Democrats played a critical role in helping to pass a number of job-generating bills in the last session.

    Bioscience CT, the UConn Tech Park, the First Five Program and the CT Airport Authority are some of the projects and programs we supported this year. Read more.

  • In these difficult times, Connecticut has an extraordinary opportunity to invest in the technologies and jobs of the future. During our Special Session on Jobs, we did just that.

  • The CT Mirror recently reported that “Connecticut’s state and local governments imposed the smallest tax burden last year of any state when compared with its economic output, according to a new study released by a trade group for major corporations.”

    Read the article. View key findings and download the Ernst & Young report prepared for the Council on State Taxation.

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In the Headlines & On the Blogs

  • 01/26/2012
    Hartford Pushes for Traffic Light Cameras
    NBC Connecticut: The mayor of Hartford and the state Senator who represents the capital city are working together to appeal to the state Legislature to pass legislation to install cameras at traffic lights.
  • 01/25/2012
    Senate Dems Outline 2012 Jobs Agenda. Hint: It’s Similar to The 2011 One
    CTNewsJunkie: Senate Democrats want to expand on programs created during the jobs special session and organize a “Connecticut Made” marketing campaign when the new legislative session starts Feb. 8.
  • 01/23/2012
    Yale University’s West Campus may breed jobs
    The Milford-Orange Bulletin: The new Yale University West Campus has 2,750 parking spaces, and state Sen. Gayle Slossberg, D-Milford, told Yale officials she’d like to see them all filled one day.
  • 01/24/2012
    EDITORIAL: Pass law allowing red-light cameras
    New Register: For the sake of saving lives and improving traffic safety, this may be the year that the legislature allows cities to install cameras at stop lights. This will be the eighth year that New Haven’s push for the law will be heard by the legislature.
  • 01/23/2012
    Angel Investing Jumps With State Tax Credit
    Hartford Courant: The state's urgent need to nurture and keep homegrown startup firms, long a weak area of economic development here, is showing some signs of progress with aggressive policies that started in 2010.
  • 01/19/2012
    Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ban Another Chemical In Baby Products
    CTNewJunkie: Sen. Terry Gerratana and Rep. Diana Urban – co-chairs of the Select Committee on Children – announced Thursday they will propose a bill to ban baby products that contain Chlorinated Tris from being sold in Connecticut.

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Safer Streets With Red Light Cameras

January 26, 2012 — Senator Fonfara and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra call for new state legislation that would permit cities like Hartford to install red light traffic cameras.

2012 Jobs Agenda

January 24, 2012 —Touring AdChem Manufacturing Technologies in Manchester, the Senate Democrats announce their new, 5-point jobs plan that will help local, small businesses protect and grow jobs and boost Connecticut's economy.

Small Business Express Program

January 18, 2012 —Visiting Oxford Performance Materials in South Windsor, Governor Malloy and Senator LeBeau highlight the Small Business Express Program, a facet of the Jobs bill that expedites the approval of financial assistance for small companies to create jobs or investment in new equipment or expansion.

Lowering Energy Costs and Helping Veterans

January 12, 2012 —Senator Leone attends a demonstration of a home energy audit at a Stamford home, performed by US Military veterans newly trained in this work and employed with the assistance of state and federal programs.