Joe Budd is a Vice President at CBIA. He specializes in business and economics, with a focus on labor laws, labor markets, and career development, as well as the intersection of economic policy and local economy. Joe's insights and expertise have been featured in CBIA and Hoodline.
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Joe Budd's coverage is heavily focused on local business and industry news, particularly manufacturing and economic developments in Connecticut. He frequently features press releases and cites data, indicating a preference for fact-based reporting.
Given his focus on leadership, job growth, manufacturing innovation, and the economy in Connecticut specifically, Joe would likely be interested in pitches related to success stories or initiatives within these areas that are happening locally. Pitches could include interviews with local business leaders or experts who can provide insights into trends affecting the local economy or manufacturing sector.
Additionally, given his reliance on government announcements and legal policy regulations as part of his coverage attributes, he may also be interested in receiving information about new policies or regulatory changes impacting businesses at the state level.
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The following table illustrates how members of the Connecticut Senate voted in 2025 on a series of key bills, either in committee or on the Senate floor.
The following table highlights the 2026 voting records of members of the Connecticut state House on key legislation.
On July 23, 2026, the EEOC published a proposed rule to rescind and remove the requirements for filing EEO-1 reports.
With more than 7,000 manufacturing job openings and an aging workforce, Connecticut is betting on a new marketing campaign to convince the next generation that a career on the shop floor is worth pursuing.
A new report highlights a trend that should concern employers, workers, and policymakers alike: Connecticut continues to add new health insurance benefit mandates, further hiking costs for struggling residents and employers.
The following article first appeared in the Insights section of Whittlesey's website. It is reposted here with permission.
Middletown-based managed IT provider Charles IT has acquired Descent, an automation-focused managed services company.
While opinions about the national economy diverge sharply along partisan lines, the CBIA Foundation Economic Growth & Opportunity's 2026 Summer/Fall
The following article first appeared in the News & Insights section of Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey's website. It is reposted here with permission
The University of New Haven has signed master partnership agreements with four manufacturing companies, expanding its push to link academic research with industry needs.
