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Lamont is attacking the $2 trillion federal deficit. Connecticut still owes about $80 billion

Governor Ned Lamont, right, meets with reporters after a gubernatorial debate against State Senator Ryan Fazio at WFSB in Rocky Hill on October 22, 2026. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont and his reelection campaign mostly mention state debt to trumpet how Connecticut paid off $11.5 billion in long-term pension liabilities early during his two terms in office. The governor is now spotlighting the $2 trillion federal deficit in a new TV attack ad tying Republican challenger Ryan Fazio to President Donald Trump. What state voters are not hearing a lot from Lamont and his campaign is how many tens of billions more Connecticut owes in long-term obligations, including the remaining pension debt, unfunded liabilities for retiree healthcare and bonded debt indebtedness. Neither Fazio as a Connecticut state senator from Greenwich, nor Lamont as the chief executive of the state sitting in Hartford is…

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Home Sellers Are Lowering Their Price and Helping Buyers to Make a Deal in a Stagnant Market

A stagnant housing market hampered by surging mortgage rates, years of soaring home prices and an economy undercut by rising inflation has many sellers stuck in limbo as homes go months without an offer Home Sellers Are Lowering Their Price and Helping Buyers to Make a Deal in a Stagnant Market Across the nation, a stagnant housing market is leaving many sellers in limbo, unable to relocate for a new job, buy their next home to accommodate a growing family, or follow through with other major life decisions that necessitate selling their home. Sellers who have the option to pull their listing off the market are generally doing so. Those who don't are under increased pressure to lower their asking price and also kick in thousands of dollars toward a buyer’s costs, real estate agents say. The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their…

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Syria and Oman discuss bus manufacturing and transport services

DAMASCUS: Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr discussed cooperation and investment opportunities in Syria’s transport sector with Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Balushi, CEO of Oman Automotive Industries Co., focusing on bus supply and manufacturing, modern transport solutions and logistics services. According to the Ministry of Transport’s Telegram channel on Sunday, the meeting took place at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. Badr stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with Oman and o Syria and Oman discuss bus manufacturing and transport services - The company manufactures urban transport buses, school buses and intercity coaches, and is diversifying its production lines to include armored vehicles DAMASCUS: Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr discussed cooperation and investment opportunities in Syria’s transport sector with Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Balushi, CEO of Oman…

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Building the economy Africa needs

Yemi Kale As geopolitical tensions reshape the world economy, Africa faces a choice: it can allow itself to be carried along by events into an uncertain future or it can use the ongoing shifts in the international order as an…

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Agency vs. In-House: What’s the Best Fit for Your Business?

by Esther Williams | July 2, 2025 | Sponsored Content | 0 | When running a business, deciding how to handle marketing is a crucial choice. Should you build your own marketing team, or should you hire an outside agency to manage it? The answer isn’t simple. Your best option depends on your company’s specific situation and goals. Whether you want to increase your online reach, run exciting new campaigns, or connect better with your target market, deciding between an in-house team and a marketing agency will affect your brand, strategy, sales, and profitability. Both in-house and agency options have clear pros and cons. An in-house team gives you full control and a deep connection to your brand. An agency, meanwhile, generally provides more expert skills and lets you scale up easily. Knowing how they differ will help you make a choice that moves your business in the right direction. For…

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Press Release

View printer-friendly version DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV), a diversified global manufacturer, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. All…

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Concept 36: Comparative Advantage

Overview: Why does the United States import so many clothes and shoes? Why do some countries seem to be associated with one product, like oil, so much? The answers to these questions, and more, can be found in this lesson. In…

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