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Stories about Connecticut‘s finances and budget, income tax equity, waste in government and the funding systems behind Connecticut’s transportation and social service networks.
As most states’ reserves have dwindled, CT’s safety net has grown
Connecticut has bucked a national trend, building unprecedented safeguards against a recession and federal budget cuts, a new report says.
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House Dems would trim rebate program to aid local schools
A plan to send local school districts $100 million to $150 million could cut into Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed tax rebate.
Lamont strikes deals with 10 unions, but many raises still overdue
Most of CT’s 35 bargaining units are overdue for raises, and time is running out for Gov. Ned Lamont to settle with a key part of his base.
Lamont floats possible gas tax holiday to offset price jumps
Gov. Ned Lamont said he could discuss suspending CT’s 25-cents-per-gallon retail levy on regular gasoline and its 48.9-cent diesel tax.
CT pension investments increase 14%, $8.3 billion gain in 2025
Connecticut’s pension fund assets gained roughly $8.3 billion for retirement programs for state employees, teachers and others last year.
Push for CT child tax credit gains momentum
Advocates for a CT child tax credit already have enough support, at least on paper, to send a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk.
CT GOP says medical leave program holds too much money
State officials say the family and medical leave program needs a financial safety net, but CT Republicans say it’s gotten out of hand.
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