Demand for the Premium Pay Program far outweighs what the state budgeted, leading some lawmakers to call for increased funding.
Natalie Braswell
Natalie Braswell has served as Connecticut’s comptroller since Dec. 31, 2021. She previously worked as general counsel and assistant comptroller under her predecessor Kevin Lembo.
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CT created a $34M COVID relief fund for essential workers. It remains largely unspent.
The state has awarded just 1.1% of the $34 million budget for the Essential Workers COVID-19 Assistance Program since it launched.