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Oct
1
Senate passes Common Cents Act The U.S. Senate unanimously passed The Common Cents Act (H.R. 10167), legislation, a bill addressing situations in...
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Date posted
Sep
3
Congress issues 1-month delay on hemp-derived product restrictions Congress’ passage of a short-term government funding measure that includes...
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Date posted
Aug
20
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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Date posted
Aug
20
Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $17.48 per hour in 2027. The new rate, which takes effect January 1, 2027, is an increase of 54...
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Date posted
Aug
6
Connecticut Primaries Connecticut's 2026 state primary election is Tuesday, August 11. This year features several high-profile contests, including...
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Date posted
Jul
31
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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Date posted
Jul
23
Cyclospora Outbreak The FDA, CDC and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to shredded...
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Date posted
Jul
2
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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Date posted
Jun
26
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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Date posted
Jun
11
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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Date posted
May
20
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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Date posted
May
12
Bill Tracker The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association actively monitored a wide range of legislation throughout the 2026...
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