Paul Schott

In March 2008, Connecticut reached a total of 1.72 million payroll jobs — a number it has never reached since then. In this series, I examine why the state has fewer jobs today than it did 16 years ago. ctpost.com/business/artic…

Electric Boat’s plan to hire 8,000 people this year raises the question of whether Connecticut’s transit systems can handle the submarine manufacturer’s growth. @insider_ct ctinsider.com/business/artic…

Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years.

A $3.8 billion contract modification will support further work by Connecticut-based Pratt & Whitney on engines for F-35 fighter jets. @insider_ct ctinsider.com/business/artic…

Clothing and shoes under $100 would be permanently exempt from sales taxes under the bill. ctinsider.com/politics/artic…

Norwalk-based Xerox announced today a new CEO, the latest of many changes at the company in recent years. ctpost.com/business/artic…

Michigan WINS!

FINAL FOUR BOUND!

MOVING ON!

MOVING ON!

Furniture retailer Lovesac’s revenues grew in its past fiscal year, but tariffs contributed to a lower profit. stamfordadvocate.com/business/artic…

The talent pool in Connecticut was crucial in Pantheon Electric’s decision to establish its headquarters in the state. @insider_ct ctinsider.com/business/artic…

Chelsea Clinton said during her appearance at CBIA’s When Women Lead conference that her upbringing ‘really prepared me for the social-media age.’ @insider_ct ctpost.com/business/artic…

Submarine manufacturer Electric Boat plans to hire about 8,000 people in 2026 — more than double its number of hires last year. ctinsider.com/business/artic…

We're off to the Sweet 16!

A bill to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers in Connecticut has advanced out of committee. But there is hardly a consensus about the proposal. @insider_ct ctinsider.com/business/artic…

Took care of business in round one! 💯

“I have been frustrated at times when there wasn’t enough staff to help checkouts that weren’t working,” said Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury. ctinsider.com/connecticut/ar…

Consumer-goods giant Henkel is expanding its operations in Trumbull by creating a full R&D campus. ctpost.com/business/artic…

Opening up March Madness with the winner of UMBC/Howard in Buffalo! 🕺

Revitalization of downtown Hartford is a key objective for a new group that includes the CEOs of The Hartford and Hartford HealthCare, as well as Hartford’s mayor. @insider_ct ctinsider.com/business/artic…