Connecticut's Bond Commission has approved more than $2.1 billion in borrowing since January 1, 2016. It's become a source of political contention between Democrats and Republicans as the state remains in an ongoing fiscal crisis. What is the purpose of bonding and how does that compare with what's happening in the Capitol today? This hour, we get a primer on bonding, which is a common but confusing term in state government.
Later in the hour, we have a conversation about a new report on Asian survivors of domestic violence. We also check in with demonstrators in Cleveland, Ohio for the Republican National Convention.
GUESTS:
- Keith Phaneuf - State budget reporter for the Connecticut Mirror
- Rep. Chris Davis - Republican representing Ellington and East Windsor; ranking member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Wendy Mota Kasongo - Director of Diversity and Accessibility at the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Yenimar Cortes - Connecticut Students for a Dream
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Lydia Brown contributed to this show.
