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Connecticut Mulling Vaccine Passports as Dose Eligibility Opens to All Adults

  • Governor Ned Lamont says Connecticut’s private sector could launch a “vaccine passport” in the coming months as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens to all adults in the state
  • If enacted, the program would require residents to show proof of vaccination to enter certain venues
  • Critics say the passports would create hassles for businesses and customers while also raising privacy concerns
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Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Create Plentiful Opportunities for Government Contracting

  • President Joe Biden unveils American Jobs Plan to strengthen U.S. infrastructure
  • Approximately half of the funding would involve investments that could support innovative small businesses and startups
  • Plan calls for wide-ranging improvements in everything from roads to broadband internet
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Extension of Eased Outdoor Dining Rules in Connecticut Wins Unanimous Support in Legislature

  • Expanded outdoor dining will be permitted through March 31, 2022
  • Eased rules allow restaurants to set up dining areas on sidewalks, in parking lots, and in open spaces
  • Governor Ned Lamont urges legislature to consider making relaxed restrictions more permanent
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Should You Keep Updating Your Company Blog?

  • Blogs are an older online feature and have to compete with millions of other posts
  • Ryan Shelley of Hack My Growth argues that blogging remains relevant to business strategy today
  • Tips for maximizing the impact of your digital updates
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Older Entrepreneurs Experience Heightened Challenges During Pandemic, Fed Report Finds

  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York and AARP report looks at the challenges faced by business owners ages 45 and older during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Older entrepreneurs have been more likely than younger ones to depart from active business ownership
  • Report also highlights greater difficulties among older entrepreneurs of color, including greater difficulty accessing federal relief programs
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Business News Roundup, March 31, 2021

The unveiling of a national infrastructure plan, a formal extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, good news on a series of economic indicators, and an extension of Governor Ned Lamont's emergency powers are among the morning's top business news items.…

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Biden Administration Announces Offshore Wind Push, Including 30 GW Goal by 2030

  • Biden administration announces a major initiative on offshore wind development over the next decade
  • Plans include financing, accelerating environmental impact statements, and the creation of a new Wind Energy Area
  • Goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity set for 2030
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Federal Regulatory Agencies Seek Comments on Financial Institutions’ Use of AI

  • Five financial regulatory agencies seeking public comment on the use of artificial intelligence in financial institutions
  • AI associated with both benefits and risks in financial transactions
  • Agencies looking for broad range of input on the topic from financial institutions as well as other stakeholders and the general public
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Connecticut Supreme Court Opinion Details Decision on Lamont’s Emergency Powers

  • Connecticut Supreme Court releases full opinion on decision upholding Governor Ned Lamont’s authority to close bars during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Justices unanimously uphold constitutionality of Connecticut’s emergency powers laws and Lamont’s use of them
  • Opinion suggests that legislature could make revisions to provide greater oversight of the executive branch during emergencies, and several lawmakers have proposed bills along these lines
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Business News Roundup, March 30, 2021

A timetable for the Biden administration's planned infrastructure bill, a suspension of a Myanmar trade deal, a retreat from office space, and container shipping shortages are among the top business news items this morning. National President Joe Biden will debut…

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