Los Angeles Times– A single-payer healthcare system once again is being talked about for California — the leading candidate for governor supports the idea — and once again the issue is being framed as a debate between starry-eyed dreamers and sober-minded realists.
Finance
Among Connecticut Cities and Towns, The Wealthiest Are The Big Spenders
Already Deep in Debt, Connecticut Struggles With Extremes of Wealth and Income
Hartford Business Journal– Even within a nation racing dangerously toward unprecedented levels of income and wealth inequality, Connecticut stands apart.
Connecticut’s Economy Fourth Quarter Growth Fails to Measure Up
Dan Haar: If the Dow index expels GE, who joins?
CT Post– In May of 1896, when General Electric Co. joined 11 other companies in the debut of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, GE was the shining star of the dawning century, a technology manufacturer among bulk commodity firms with names like American Sugar, U.S. Leather, National Lead and United States Rubber.
Bank of America Eyes Fall Launch of Stamford Center
Fate of Fiduciary Rule Unclear
Susan Campbell: Diapers Can Be Underpinning Of A Household
CT Realty Agents Optimistic About Active Spring Homebuying Season
Hartford Business Journal– There have been encouraging signs this winter — increased foot traffic at open houses, a more stable local economy — that have realtors in the Hartford region optimistic about a busy selling season.