Aetna Becomes Latest Company to Leave Anti-Business Connecticut

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:

Insurance giant Aetna officially announced this morning that it will move its headquarters and jobs out of Connecticut, joining General Electric and Bristol Myers-Squibb as the latest major company to leave during Democrat Governor Dan Malloy's tenure as a direct result of the state's worsening economic climate. Aetna's departure represents the latest embarrassing loss for Malloy and his Democrat enablers, who have spent almost eight years pushing anti-business, anti-jobs policies that force employers to leave.

The Hartford Courant reports:

"Aetna said Thursday it is moving its headquarters to New York City and took a parting shot at Connecticut's economy and dysfunction at the state Capitol.

'New York City is a knowledge economy hub, and a driver of the innovations that will play a significant part in our ongoing transformation,' said Aetna Chairman and CEO Mark T. Bertolini in a statement posted on the company website Thursday morning.

But in a statement, the company said 'Aetna's long-term commitment to Connecticut will be based on the state's economic health.'

'The company remains hopeful that lawmakers will come to an agreement that puts Connecticut on sound financial footing, and that the state will support needed reforms to make Hartford a vibrant city once again.'"