Industry and IBEW News

Wisconsin IBEW members achieve significant labor victory that establishes precedent for improved working conditions and benefits across the electrical industry. Source: ibew.org
A Minneapolis-based developer proposes a $225 million upscale housing development in Farmington, featuring hundreds of units including luxury apartments, owner-occupied townhomes, and detached single-family homes. The project, called 'Enclave at The Farmington River,' represents a significant mixed-use development investment in the area.
Commentary argues that Connecticut's recently passed housing legislation will have minimal impact on the state's housing crisis. The piece suggests the Democratic-majority bill has faced enough opposition to cause Governor Lamont to hesitate on signing it, while advocating for more substantial state-level housing reforms.
Opinion piece questioning whether all Connecticut taxpayers should fund a statewide unemployment insurance project. The article examines the fairness and fiscal implications of using broader state resources for what may be considered a targeted program benefiting specific groups or regions.
A proposed $90 million artificial intelligence center in Connecticut promises to create jobs and drive economic development. The project aims to establish a new technology hub that would attract AI companies and talent, potentially positioning the state as a competitive player in the growing artificial intelligence sector.