179 people were killed in a horrific plane crash in South Korea. It happened on December 29th and pressure on authorities to determine the cause of the crash is building. It’s hard to overlook that the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737. There are questions from investigators about the maintenance and operation of the plane. There are also questions about whether there was professional negligence in the case. Senator Richard Blumenthal has been an outspoken voice about these issues in general surrounding the airline industry. He talked about the alarming coincidence that Boeing is again in the hotseat and lingering problems with air traffic controller shortages. 

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The legislative session is beginning later this month and we know housing will be a major discussion in Hartford. Let’s look at what can be done to create more affordable, workforce housing in the state. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners, is here to weigh in.

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The 2024 legislative session saw the passage of a sweeping bill intended to clarify some of the state’s cannabis and hemp regulations. What does that change really mean for consumers and the rights of municipalities? We asked State Rep. David Rutigliano, the top-ranking House Republican on the committee primarily responsible for the regulation of cannabis and related products.

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The Corporate Transparency Act introduces significant reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. Most small businesses are now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. But the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut says this new form can lead to an increase in scams. We spoke with Kristen Johnson with the BBB about the potential risks and what to look out for.

The government form: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | FinCEN.gov

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