Connecticut lawmakers recently cemented their priorities for the next two years with final passage of a $55.8 billion budget.
At the end of the 2025 legislative session, they were able to find money for Medicaid programs and invest in our children’s future, especially young children.
But some – mainly the minority in the state legislature – say that it comes at too high of a cost.
Today on the Wheelhouse, the “fiscal guardrails” have been breached and lawmakers will press forward amid a foggy federal funding landscape.
GUESTS:
- Rep. Jason Rojas, Majority leader, CT House Democrats
- Rep. Vin Candelora, Minority leader, CT House Republicans
- Alex Putterman, Reporter, CT Insider
- Michayla Savitt, State government reporter, CT Public
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