Congress’ defense policy bill will give its annual boost to Connecticut’s defense contractors, suppliers and workforce, including the authorization of full funding for a Virginia-class submarine and partial funding for a second after disputes this year over procurement amid production delays and federal budget caps.

The report comes as Congress and the Biden administration have sought to prioritize addressing “junk fees” in various industries, including for travel.

The findings, documented in a new report, are based on more than 280,000 pages of documents obtained from UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and CVS — the largest insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans.

New London has become a haven for entrepreneurial immigrants. The southeastern Connecticut city says its post-Covid comeback is largely driven by immigrants opening businesses and filling once-closed storefronts.

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $1.3 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney, giving a major boost to a program that will modernize the engines used in military fighter jets and help protect jobs in Connecticut as well as around the country.

Shoppers picking up onions, garlic or other root vegetables from George Hill’s Farm and other vendors at the Wooster Square Farmers Market in New Haven can get twice as much if they’re using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Workers are demanding higher wages and more staffing to ease their workload. The union says that cuts to staffing and guest services that many hotels made during the COVID-19 pandemic were never restored.

The 4-day work week can mean different things for different companies. This hour, we take a look at this policy and others that are helping workers achieve better work-life balance.

The airport expansion excites airport officials and business leaders, but not everyone is happy. Local officials and environmental advocates have ongoing concerns about air quality and increased traffic around the airport.

But the $1,760 maximum assistance level projected for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is below aid levels offered in recent years.