Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he believes further economic stimulus will be necessary but that it won’t be approved until early next year
House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump voice preferences for stimulus in lame duck period
Election results may influence what actions Congress takes before the end of the year
On recent conference call, General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic says Electric Boat’s workforce could double in size in the near future due to Columbia-class submarine development
Democratic sweep on Election Day could spur more critical look at defense spending, but submarines are unlikely to be on the chopping block
Virginia-class submarine building could also ramp up under Defense Secretary proposal
Governor’s Workforce Council releases strategic plan on how Connecticut’s workforce development efforts can address current needs and adapt to the future
Recommendations include skills-based pilot hiring initiatives, talent retention organizations, and better access to child care and transportation
Special focus on manufacturing, IT, health care, and life sciences
