These fact sheets provide snapshots of individuals' access to private transportation in selected neighborhoods in Hartford: Asylum Hill, Clay Arsenal, Frog Hollow, Northeast, Sheldon Charter Oak, South Green and Upper Albany. Data include whether respondents have valid drivers' licenses and a reliable car, by both employment status and citizenship status. For comparison, statistics for each surrounding county are provided. The fact sheets are based on the Annie E. Casey Making Connections Cross-Site Survey. Published by Brookings Institution's Welfare Reform & Beyond Brookings Institution's Welfare Reform & Beyond
; Publication Date: February 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/Transportation_MC_Survey.pdf
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation Making Connections Initiative
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The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), Capital Workforce Partners and the United Illuminating Company conducted this Availability of Skilled Workers in Connecticut Survey in order to determine the perspectives of Connecticut businesses on the current and future workforce issues facing the state. (PDF document, 18 pages) Published by Connecticut Business and Industry Association Connecticut Business and Industry Association
; Publication Date: 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/employment/SkilledWorkers_08.pdf
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In this report, economists from the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis suggests that the reasonably strong national economic growth created by the federal stimulus package is insufficient to generate new jobs in Connecticut through the forecast period, which ends in the second quarter of 2011. (PDF document, 7 pages) Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: August 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Employment/wsd_083109.asp
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This edition of the Connecticut Economic Outlook suggests that there is a "no jobs" recovery in sight. The state’s economy has undergone a critical structural change as the degree of outsourcing—whether to other states or abroad—has grown quickly for more than a decade; the result is that even strong growth in total output may not translate into rapid improvement in employment. Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: February 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/wsd_02_2010.asp
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This presentation summarizes the missions and strategies of Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services Cluster, which seeks to build a collaboration of business, educational, and governmental agencies to enhance the competitive strength of Connecticut insurance and financial companies. (PDF file, 13 pages) Published by Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services Cluster Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services Cluster
; Publication Date: October 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/IFS_cluster.pdf
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This report examines the important role Connecticut community colleges play in preparing adult workers for the jobs of the future. It asserts that to stay competitive with other states and other countries, Connecticut’s academic vision must encompass working adults who need basic education, skills upgrading, or an Associate’s degree to improve their ability to meet the demands of a skilled workforce. (PDF document, 44 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services
; Publication Date: September 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/CTsChallenge.pdf
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This report by Capital Workforce Partners summarizes the current and potential construction activity in North Central Connecticut. (PDF document, 349 pages) Published by Capital Workforce Partners Capital Workforce Partners
; Publication Date: September 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/1109ConstructionReportFinal.pdf
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This report from the U.S. Treasury Inspector General For Tax Administration presents the results of a review to evaluate the effectiveness of actions the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had taken and planned to take to address the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Published by U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
; Publication Date: February 4, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Employment/wsd_020409.asp
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A study commissioned by the City of Hartford and Capital Workforce Partners of the programs and funding for Hartford Youth, aged 14 to 24. (PDF file, 23 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: October 31, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/Youth_Funding_Report.pdf
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Rapid increases in the foreign-born population at the state level are not associated with negative effects on the employment of native-born workers. An analysis of the relationship between growth in the foreign-born population and the employment outcomes of native-born workers revealed wide variations but no consistent pattern across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. (PDF file, 56 pages) Published by Pew Hispanic Center Pew Hispanic Center
; Publication Date: August 10, 2006
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Immigrants/wsd_081006.asp
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An announcement that members of the Hartford Public Services Coalition delivered a proposal designed to save Hartford taxpayers millions of dollars in union contracts, protect vital public services and stop job losses in an economic crisis. (PDF document, 1 page) Published by Hartford Public Services Coalition Hartford Public Services Coalition
; Publication Date: June 4, 2009
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Link: /issues/documents/Government/Coalition_Advisory_6_4_09.pdf
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A presentation on the findings of the Hartford’s Options for Tomorrow (HOT) Revenue Enhancement Study. The goal was to convene stakeholders to identify innovative strategies to generate revenue to support human services in Hartford. Suggestions include maximizing federal grant-seeking, leveraging the City of Hartford pension funds, and promoting regional solutions. Published by Hartford Options for Tomorrow Hartford Options for Tomorrow
; Publication Date: September 25, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/HOT.pdf
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A two-page summary of statistics about Hartford, its economy and its people. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Economic Resource Center Connecticut Economic Resource Center
; Publication Date: January 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/hartford_profile.pdf
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A video of an interview with David Panagore, City of Hartford Director of Development Services, held on January 22, 2009 and the November 19, 2008 community program, HartfordInfo Today: Where There's Crisis There's Opportunity: The Impact of the Current Financial Climate on Hartford and the Region, which was held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: November 19, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_11_19_2008.asp
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A video of the February 16, 2010 community program, HartfordInfo Today: Economic Recovery: Creating Jobs in Hartford and the Region, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: February 16, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_02_16_2010.asp
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A video and an audio recording of the November 8, 2006 community program, HartfordInfo Today: Insurance for the Future: Building Tomorrow's Workforce, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: November 8, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_11_08_2006.asp
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A video of the December 3, 2008 community program, HartfordInfo Today: Raising the Bar: Preparing Hartford's High School Students to Succeed, which was held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: December 3, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_12_03_2008.asp
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This report from the Connecticut Departments of Labor and Higher Education is a comprehensive report on the employment of graduates of the State’s public college system. The report summarizes the employment and compensation experience of students who graduated from the 18 public colleges during the 2007 school year. The report also provides a detailed summary of graduate employment by industry sector and college degree program for the state as a whole, for each system of education and for each individual institution. This year for the first time the report also includes a matrix of employed graduates by program of study and industry sector. (PDF document, 117 pages) Published by State of Connecticut, Departments of Higher Education and Labor State of Connecticut, Departments of Higher Education and Labor
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/HigherEdReport_2006-07grads.pdf
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State of Connecticut Department of Labor
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This volume of Connecticut Economic Outlook, suggests that if the Federal and international stimulus initiatives do not take hold by the end of 2009, Connecticut may see a deepening recession with job losses hitting 110,000 or more by 2011, with no end in sight. The result of the capital market crisis and serious losses in exports, the hole would be deep indeed. But if domestic and international stimulus packages take hold, generating a stronger national recovery, Connecticut employment losses would reach only 100,000 in mid-2010, then begin to recover. (PDF document, 5 pages) Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: May 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/CTOutlook_2009May.pdf
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A video of the February 13, 2009 community program, How the Nonprofit Community Can Take the Lead in Addressing Basic Human Needs, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: February 13, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_02_13_2009.asp
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A video of the March 2, 2010 community program, Jobs in the City of Hartford: Hartford Planning and Economic Development Committee Meeting, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: March 2, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_03_02_2010.asp
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New Labor Statistics: 45% of American Private Sector Workers Get Employment-Based Health Benefits; Down 63%; Published by U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Link: http://www.hartfordinfo.org/Issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/laborstatistics.asp
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2011 American Community Survey, provides a snapshot of low-income working families in America and highlights the growing economic divide between working families at the top and bottom of the economic ladder. (PDF document, 9 pages) Published by The Working Poor Families Project The Working Poor Families Project
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Winter-2012_2013-WPFP-Data-Brief.pdf
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A summary of the Making Connections Hartford project. At its core Making Connections is a community-led change process. It relies on the active engagement of stakeholders from all sectors of Hartford to exert their will to influence the policies, programs, practices, and investments that will improve the well being of vulnerable families and distressed neighborhoods in sizeable, measurable and sustainable ways. The focus is on the Frog Hollow and Upper Albany neighborhoods, and on improving the lives of working families there. In particular, early childhood education, family economic security are the two areas in which the organization is working. (PDF file, 8 pages) Published by Making Connections Hartford Making Connections Hartford
; Publication Date: December 20, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/MCHpathways.pdf
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In 2001 Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez formed a broadly representative task force of community leaders to develop an action plan to build a well-educated and highly skilled workforce by focusing on 18-14 year olds who are not in school or gainfully employed. This Final Report presents twelve recommendations in five categories. The Report is supported by the research, analysis and technical support of the Capital Region Workforce Development Board, the Hartford Department of Human Services, and the United Way of the Capital Area. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: February 3, 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/workforce/default.asp
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Capital Region Workforce Development Board
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A quarterly publication designed to share Mayor Perez's primary goals, objectives and accomplishments. The Spring/Summer 2009 issue includes updates on Open Choice at the Hartford Public Schools, enforcement of the noise ordinance, and the arts and heritage grant (PDF document, 5 pages) Published by Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford
; Publication Date: June 1, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/Mayors_Update_Spring_09.pdf
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This profile tracks recent economic performance in the Hartford metropolitan area compared to America’s 100 largest metro areas and the nation through the second quarter of 2010. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Brookings Institution Brookings Institution
; Publication Date: September 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/hartford_ct_metro_profile.pdf
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This study tracked five cohorts of Connecticut 10th grade students taking the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) between 1996 and 2000 over as many as 8 ½ years beyond high school. It followed these students through their college experiences and/or into the labor force to study and documents the many elements of their success critical to preparation for entry into a skillful workforce. (PDF document, 135 pages) Published by University of Connecticut, Department of Economics and Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis University of Connecticut, Department of Economics and Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: April 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/NextSteps.pdf
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Bruce Haskell of Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. gave this presentation at "Life After Landfill," a public forum on the future of the Hartford landfill. In it, he presents an overview of how other communities have developed plans for using their capped landfills, and information on alternatives for reuse and the public process for developing them. (PDF file, 28 pages) Published by Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc.
; Publication Date: October 26, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/landfill/Landfill_10_26_06.pdf
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This report on rebuilding the New England economy suggests that the most effective options for creating jobs, in the short- and long-term, are investing in infrastructure and building the skills of the current and future workforce. Tax cuts and business subsidies on the other hand, do little to create jobs in the short-run, and are not the most effective approaches to generating growth over the long-term. (PDF document, 42 pages) Published by Political Economy Research Institute Political Economy Research Institute
; Publication Date: August 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/priorities_PERI.pdf
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The text of a proposal delivered by Hartford Public Services Coalition, a coalition of Hartford city employee unions, designed to help Hartford close the budget gap. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Hartford Public Services Coalition Hartford Public Services Coalition
; Publication Date: June 4, 2009
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Link: /issues/documents/Government/UnionOffer.pdf
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This brief evaluates the HOPE VI efforts to help residents attain self-sufficiency. While there have been dramatic improvements in quality of life, there have been no overall changes in employment. HOPE VI residents’ poor health impedes their ability to work. Efforts that address barriers such as physical or mental health, or child care availability may be more effective than job placement in helping residents to find or retain jobs. is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope6
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The Connecticut Association for Human Services has released the 2006 Connecticut KIDS COUNT Data Book, Seeds of Prosperity: Children of Low-Income Working Families, which highlights data and policy information related to family economics. In it, Judith Carroll and Kathleen Milnamow examine the condition of children in low-income working families and the association between income and child well-being. (PDF file, 84 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Seeds_of_Prosperity.pdf
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This CCEA Outlook sees a deteriorating state economy, one that will just skirt a formal recession as total output continues to grow at an anemic rate, but it anticipates that the state will suffer modest job loses over the next two years. (PDF file, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: February 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/CtOutlook_08feb.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandJobs.pdf
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Connecticut's nonfarm employment in September 2009 decreased 6,600 jobs from the revised August 2009 figure. On a seasonally adjusted basis, this is a decrease of 76,300 from the September 2008 total. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Labor Connecticut Department of Labor
; Publication Date: October 20, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Employment/LaborSituation_0909.pdf
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Mayor Eddie Perez addresses the City Council, reviewing progress of efforts in five areas: neighborhood and economic development, workforce development, education, homeownership, and community policing. Published by Office of the Mayor Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: March 8, 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/stateofthecity04rev.pdf
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Mayor Eddie Perez addresses the City Council, reviewing progress and outlining plans for the coming year, in areas that include education, employment, housing, the digital divide, 3-1-1 and more. Published by Office of the Mayor Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: March 14, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/state_of_city_05.htm
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This document offers a snapshot of the state of the workforce in North Central Connecticut in 2007, and the challenges and solutions to increase workforce participation rates, transition lower-skilled workers to higher skills, and match future workforce talent to employers' needs. (PDF document, 8 pages) Published by Capital Workforce Partners Capital Workforce Partners
; Publication Date: September 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/employment/StateWorkforce-9-27-07.pdf
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On Monday, September 21, 2009, Roseanne Haggerty, Executive Director of Common Ground made the following PowerPoint presentation to Hartford's North East NRZ. Common Ground is an organization based in New York City which renovates neglected buildings into mixed use spaces, often including affordable housing, green buildings, and neighborhood gathering areas. Common Ground was called to Hartford to examine the Swift Factory on Love Lane and Garden Street, and to brainstorm possible future uses for the building. (PDF document, 20 pages) Published by Common Ground Common Ground
; Publication Date: September 21, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_swift_building.asp
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The Social State of Connecticut is an analysis of the social
health of the state as measured by statistics tracking 11 indicators
covering the areas of health, employment, income, education, security, and
psychological well-being. The index of the report is available on line.
The 2003 full-text copy is available at the Hartford Public Library,
cataloged with the call number HA 285 .s6 Published by Connecticut General Assembly Connecticut General Assembly
; Publication Date: March 14, 2003
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_031403.asp
Related Link(s):
The Social State of CT 2004 (84 pages; PDF document)
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The Social State of Connecticut is an analysis of the social health of the state as measured by statistics tracking 11 indicators covering the areas of health, employment, income, education, security, and psychological well-being. (84 pages; PDF document) Published by Connecticut General Assembly Connecticut General Assembly
; Publication Date: April 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/health/Social_State_CT_04.pdf
Related Link(s):
The Social State of CT 2003 Index
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This report examines the economic consequences of the recession in Connecticut. (PDF document, 33 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Employment/econ12sowctfull.pdf
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This report, part two of the State of Working Connecticut report, examines job growth, unemployment, and underemployment in context of past trends, as well as the current and oncoming economic difficulties. (PDF document, 38 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: December 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Job_Trends_2008.pdf
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This report concludes that recent economic trends are undermining the foundations of Connecticut’s prosperity and threatening the well-being and economic security of our families. (PDF document, 23 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Wage_Trends_2008.pdf
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This report documents a $1 trillion gap. That is what exists between the $3.35 trillion in pension, health care and other retirement benefits states have promised their current and retired workers as of fiscal year 2008 and the $2.35 trillion they have on hand to pay for them. (PDF document, 66 pages) Published by The Pew Center for the States The Pew Center for the States
; Publication Date: February 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Taxes/The_Trillion_Dollar_Gap_final.pdf
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Workforce and literacy profiles for 37 towns and cities in the Capital region. Published by Capital Workforce Partners Capital Workforce Partners
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Link: http://www.hartfordinfo.org/Issues/wsd/employment/workforce_literacy_profiles.asp
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The Working Poor Families Project, with the support of the Annie E. Casey, Ford and Rockefeller foundations, has spent three years working in 15 states to examine both the conditions of low-income working families and public policies that can help improve lives. This report builds on that work and takes a broader look at low-income working families across the nation and key facets of an economic and public system that affect their ability to achieve economic security. PDF Document: 36 pages. Published by The Annie E. Casey Foundation The Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: October 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Employment/wsd_10_2004.asp
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