Unions, IBEW Ratify Largest Wage Increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding History

https://magnoliatribune.com/2026/03/12/unions-ratify-largest-single-wage-increase-in-ingalls-shipbuilding-history/

Workers at Ingalls Shipbuilding have ratified a new contract featuring the largest single wage increase in the shipyard's history, a milestone win for IBEW and affiliated unions.

Residents Move to Challenge Approval Vote

https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-ai-data-center-referendum-petition/70597598

Residents opposing the approved AI data center in Independence are organizing a referendum petition drive to challenge the city council vote on the project.

Electricians, Gen Z Workers Uncover Vast Opportunity

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/more-demand-for-electricians-amid-advancement-in-ai-world-data-centers

Demand for licensed electricians is rising sharply as AI infrastructure and data center construction expand, with younger workers increasingly drawn to the trades for stable, well-paying careers.

BlackRock Invests $100M on Trades Training, CEO Cites Skilled Worker Shortage

https://fortune.com/2026/03/11/blackrock-skilled-trade-worker-training-investment-100-million-dollars-electricans-plumbers-hvac-technicals-six-figure-salaries-stable-jobs-gen-z-larry-fink/

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink announces a $100 million investment in skilled trades training, citing a growing shortage of electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians as demand for six-figure blue-collar careers surges.

Developer Returns with 669 Unit Housing Proposal for Former Insurance Campus

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/developer-files-plans-for-669-unit-housing-project-at-former-insurance-campus-in-simsbury/

A developer has filed plans for a 669-unit housing development at a former insurance campus in Simsbury, marking a renewed push to redevelop the site into a large residential community.

CT Legislation Would Codify Bring Your Own Power Mandate

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/legislation-would-codify-bring-your-own-power-mandate-for-data-centers-large-power-users/

Proposed Connecticut legislation would codify a requirement that data centers and large power users secure their own electricity sources rather than drawing from the shared grid, formalizing the emerging state policy on energy self-sufficiency.

New Canaan to Consider Affordable Housing Project

https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-03-10/new-canaan-to-consider-affordable-housing-project-despite-construction-pause

New Canaan's Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 14-unit affordable apartment building at 30 Parade Hill Road, even as the town holds a temporary moratorium on affordable housing construction.

Petition Circulates Against Manchester Solar Farm

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/petition-circulating-against-manchester-solar-farm-project

Citizens petition opposes Greenskies Clean Energy's 2,400-panel solar farm at 81 and 93 Lake Street, citing stormwater concerns near Lydall Reservoir and town drinking water supply

Solar Bill Draws Business Support, Cost Warnings As Lawmakers Weigh Clean Energy Overhaul (Subscrp)

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/solar-bill-draws-business-support-cost-warnings-as-lawmakers-weigh-clean-energy-overhaul/

Connecticut lawmakers debate solar energy legislation with business community expressing support while raising concerns about ratepayer costs as part of broader clean energy policy overhaul

Trinity College to Build New Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ctr

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/trinity-college-to-build-new-entrepreneurship-innovation-center-on-hartford-campus/

Trinity College announces Elizabeth Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Vernon Street, construction starting late spring 2026 with anticipated fall 2027 opening, funded by lead gift from alumna Elizabeth Elting