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The week in CT news: Lamont makes $50.5B budget proposal, Super Bowl LVII

Governor Ned Lamont delivers his State of the State address at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut February 09, 2022.
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Governor Ned Lamont delivers his State of the State address at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut February 09, 2022.

Frankie & Johnny is a weekly recap of news you need to know from around Connecticut. Each Friday, Connecticut Public's Frankie Graziano and John Henry Smith take you through the headlines and get you up-to-date on the stories you may have missed — in less than five minutes. This week Frankie & Johnny explain:

  • Democratic governor Ned Lamont proposed a $50.5 billion two-year budget plan, which includes the state's first personal income tax rate reduction since 1996. Here are some of the things in the new biennial budget.
  • The budget proposes cutting some of UConn’s state funding. The move would leave the university with a shortfall of $159.6 million next year and $197.1 million in 2025. UConn President Radenka Maric said Hartford XL Center games could be reevaluated in wake of state budget proposal.
  • How sports betting operators are using the Super Bowl to generate business and how the outcome of the game impacts tax revenue for the state.

Frankie & Johnny premieres Fridays at 4:44 p.m. during All Things Considered on Connecticut Public Radio.

Frankie Graziano is the host of 'The Wheelhouse,' focusing on how local and national politics impact the people of Connecticut.

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