Brain drain II

State House Republicans seem to have both business and media support for their plan to end the "brain drain." (MRJ, by Steve Scarpa)

The exodus of young people from the ages of 20 to 34 from the state is a legitimate concern. For example, there were 15,991 people in that age bracket in Meriden in 1990, according to the U.S. census that year. According to the most recent census in 2000, that number had decreased to 11,706 even though the overall population in the city rose. That pattern is reflected throughout the state. "This is a big concern for members of the business community," said Bonnie Stewart, vice president of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association.

As the article points out, the decision to leave or stay in CT has many motivators. Finding a place to live at a cost that one can afford is certainly a major factor though.

Tim White