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2027 Connecticut Minimum Wage Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $17.48 per hour next year, the state announced. The new rate, which...

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Connecticut Primaries Connecticut's 2026 state primary election is Tuesday, August 11. This year features several high-profile contests, including...

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DIRECTV and EverPass just announced a multiyear deal that will allow DIRECTV for Business to continue streaming Sunday Ticket to restaurant, bars,...

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Cyclospora Outbreak The FDA, CDC and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to shredded...

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NFL Sunday Ticket Changes Could Increase Costs for Restaurants & Bars A big change is coming September 1 for restaurants that rely on football...

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This week, Senator Murphy introduced a bill that would create a $25/hour national minimum wage, and the CRHA had to speak out. 97% of...

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Connecticut 2026 Election Season Connecticut’s 2026 election season is underway, with attention building around several key races ahead of the...

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CRHA President & CEO, Scott Dolch, is joined by CRHA Lobbyist, Nicole Griffin of Powers, Griffin & Hill, and Attorney, Ryan O’Donnell...

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Bill Tracker The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association actively monitored a wide range of legislation throughout the 2026...

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Sine Die: 2026 Legislative Session At midnight last night, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned Sine Die and the 2026 Legislative Session came...

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2026 Legislative Tracker The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association actively monitors a wide range of legislation throughout each...

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2026 Legislative Tracker The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association actively monitors a wide range of legislation throughout each...

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