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WNPR’s small business coverage elevates understanding of the challenges faced by small business, educates policy-makers, and highlights the vital role of small business to the state’s economy.

Hartford Hosts Governors for Regional Energy Summit; the Local Implications of Free Trade

Chion Wolf
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WNPR
Gov. Dan Malloy

Five out of six New England governors will meet in Hartford on Thursday for a closed-door energy roundtable. Together, they’ll work on developing a cooperative strategy to address some of the region’s biggest energy challenges. 

This hour, we check in with reporters from Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island to find out what that strategy might look like.

A little later, we also get an update on the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, and find out how a new fast-track trade bill could impact businesses here in Connecticut.

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

GUESTS:

  • Asma Khalid - Political reporter for WBUR
  • Mal Leary - Political correspondent for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network 
  • Ian Donnis - Political reporter for Rhode Island Public Radio
  • John Dillon - News Director at Vermont Public Radio
  • David Nakamura - Covers the White House for The Washington Post
  • John Barto - Former Vice President and General Manager at Ansonia Copper & Brass

John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show. 

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