The plan involves working with a nonprofit organization that buys medical debt from hospitals at extreme discounts and then cancels the debt.
Keith M. Phaneuf
Keith has spent most of his 31 years as a reporter specializing in state government finances, analyzing such topics as income tax equity, waste in government and the complex funding systems behind Connecticut’s transportation and social services networks. He has been the state finances reporter at CT Mirror since it launched in 2010. Prior to joining CT Mirror Keith was State Capitol bureau chief for The Journal Inquirer of Manchester, a reporter for the Day of New London, and a former contributing writer to The New York Times. Keith is a graduate of and a former journalism instructor at the University of Connecticut.
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CT Capitol is overflowing with ideas for how to cut the sales tax
CT lawmakers have proposed reducing the 6.35% sales tax rate while also seeking to create new exemptions or restore old ones.
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Lamont unveils $45M tax cut for CT’s working poor
The expanded earned income tax credit would save families about $211 per year on average and make CT’s EITC rate among the highest.
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Democrats to Lamont: Ease fiscal restraints for CT schools’ sake
Lamont wants to keep fiscal ‘guardrails’ in place, but legislators see a way to increase education funding with savings from the revenue cap.
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CT tax cuts are likely, but fierce debate expected over who benefits
CT’s fiscally moderate Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont may find more allies among Republicans when it comes to proposals to cut taxes.
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CT essential worker relief payments will be issued starting Feb. 1
CT will begin issuing pandemic bonuses to private-sector workers on Feb. 1. More than 150,000 essential workers will receive payments.
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CT construction industries, legislators back nominee for DOT chief
A legislative panel unanimously endorsed the nomination of Garrett Eucalitto, and CT’s construction industry supported him as well.
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New CT state police contract offers raises to boost recruitment
A new contract could boost wages for CT state police nearly 10% in its first year as Connecticut tries to reverse a recruitment crisis.
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Lamont proposes tax cut for small and mid-sized businesses
Lamont will propose to cut the pass-through entity tax as part of the budget plan he will deliver to the General Assembly on Feb. 8.
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CT tax receipts surge as Lamont prepares new tax-cutting plan
Projections for state tax receipts increased again, pushing the current fiscal year’s surplus beyond $3 billion, according to a new report.
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Even with gas tax holiday, CT’s transportation coffers are flush
CT Republicans want tax cuts, but labor and business say the sluggish highway building program threatens the state’s economic future.
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CT government can spend more as inflation soars. But should it?
CT legislators are eyeing more funds for child care, municipal aid and education as inflation has increased how much the state can spend.
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Lamont promete reducción de impuestos, oportunidades y crecimiento, detalles por venir
El Gobernador Ned Lamont también prometió oportunidades y crecimiento. Hay detalles por venir después que él inauguró su segundo mandato.
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Lamont promises tax cut, opportunities and growth, details to come
Gov. Ned Lamont opened his second term Wednesday by pronouncing an end to Connecticut’s chronic fiscal crisis.
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Lamont, General Assembly begin new terms on upbeat notes
CT Democrats have solid majorities and no deep schisms in their caucuses. Rep. Matt Ritter and Sen. Martin Looney were reelected as leaders.