Linda McMahon

There's no question that small businesses will be a vital part of our economic recovery. More than 60% of new jobs are created by small businesses, and if we are going to get the economy moving again, we must enact policies that help, not hinder, these ... More »

This past weekend we travelled around the state meeting and greeting folks on the campaign trail. We started the day Saturday with a warm reception outside "the Rent" in East Hartford for UCONN's homecoming game. In the crowd of hundreds was a young couple who met ... More »

Today's report from the state Department of Labor shows Connecticut has a long road ahead before our economy recovers. Connecticut's unemployment last month hit a 33-year high, rising from 8.1% to 8.3% -- that's a loss of 6,600 jobs in September alone. While career politicians and Washington ... More »

Yesterday, the White House released its estimate that 30,383 jobs were "saved or created" by the stimulus. This is a result of $2.2 billion going directly from the federal government to its own contractors and employees. Millions of people are out of work, and rather than ... More »

With Election Day right around the corner, local municipal elections are gaining steam. I'm looking forward to Republicans winning races around the state. I have been busy meeting candidates and incumbents as they enter this home stretch, and it's encouraging to see so much enthusiasm within ... More »