Consumer | WTNH TV http://www.wtnh.com/subindex/news/consumer WTNH TV RSS Feed; Site: WTNH TV; Category: Consumer Consumer en 600 High prices slice personal income in CT http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/consumer/Report-High-prices-slice-personal-income-in-Conn_77811199 <p>New federal data show personal income for Connecticut residents rose a weak 2 percent in 2011, lower than the rest of the United States.</p> 6253359 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:56:07 GMT Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:56:07 GMT AP Modified $20 currency notes are seen at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Conn. AARP officials travel to DC http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/conn-aarp-officials-travel-to-washington-dc <p>Leaders of the Connecticut AARP branch are meeting with the congressional delegation to express their opposition to President Barack Obama's proposal to change the way inflation is measured.</p> 6251669 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:22:07 GMT Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:22:07 GMT Associated Press Conn. House votes to raise minimum wage http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/conn-house-approves-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage <p>The Connecticut House of Representatives has approved a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.</p> 6196390 Thu, 30 May 2013 09:18:39 GMT Thu, 30 May 2013 11:31:49 GMT Associated Press <p>CT State Capitol</p> Clergy want lawmakers to raise min wage http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/Conn-clergy-want-lawmakers-to-raise-minimum-wage_41200935 <p>Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is joining the Connecticut Council of Clergy in advocating for an increase in the state's minimum wage.</p> 6079898 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:46:21 GMT Wed, 01 May 2013 17:14:17 GMT AP Modified <p>Connecticut state capitol building in Hartford.</p>