CT: Budget Policy & Priorities
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
CT paid sick days bill passes House, heads to Senate
A Connecticut bill would expand the state's paid sick leave law. The initial 2011 law requires 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers at employers …
SCOTUS homelessness case can have ripple effects in CT
The Supreme Court case Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson could upend homeless populations in Connecticut and nationwide. The case centers around whether …
CT Day of Action raises awareness on 'benefits cliff'
Today, groups working with lower-income families in Connecticut are raising awareness about the state's "benefits cliff" with a day of action…
CT lawmakers consider bills to boost public transit
Two pieces of legislation in Connecticut could bolster public transportation if they make it through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 277 would …
Day of action focuses on CT undocumented residents' health care needs
Today, Connecticut health care advocates are holding a student day of action. They will speak to state lawmakers about raising the age limit for …
Report: CT should consider eliminating costly film tax credit
A new report found Connecticut might be better off without its film industry tax credit. The Connecticut Voices for Children report showed the film …
CT insurance committee fails to advance legislation
Connecticut's Insurance and Real Estate Committee failed to advance any bills by its legislative deadline. Almost 40 bills were brought before the …
New maps show CT child tax credit’s statewide impacts
New data show the impacts of Connecticut's proposed child tax credit. Broken down by town, and state House and Senate districts, 268,000 eligible …
Advocates for Alzheimer's patients seek more help from CT lawmakers
People who support those with Alzheimer's disease are in Hartford today, asking Connecticut lawmakers to do more for families facing the brain …
Report: State tax system leaves CT residents struggling
A new report brands Connecticut's tax system as "regressive" for low- to middle-income residents and uses a report from the state to make its point…
CT lawmakers considering state child tax credit bill
Child tax credit legislation is being considered in Connecticut. The state is one of several without such a credit, though a child tax rebate was …
Lawmakers rally for Social Security, federal budget
Lawmakers and union leaders are calling on Congress for fiscal changes during the year. Along with conversations about the budget and fair pay…