In June, General Electric confirmed it’s considering a move out of Connecticut. The news came amid a state budget battle over corporate tax hikes.
In an email to employees, CEO Jeff Immelt said GE would consider moving to a more “pro-business environment”. It’s since been courted by states like New York, Georgia, and Texas. Meanwhile, Gov. Malloy says he’s trying to keep the company here.
This hour, we sit down with DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith. We get an update on GE, and look at some other news surrounding jobs, manufacturing, even the state’s tourism industry. Is Connecticut "still revolutionary"?
GUESTS:
- Catherine Smith - Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development
- Harriet Jones - Reports on business for WNPR
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John Dankosky, Harriet Jones, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.