Connecticut lawmakers had a lot to do during the latest special session.
On top of unfinished housing business, lawmakers had only two days to authorize a $500 million dollar relief package to address federal cuts. They also voted on the purchase of a major hospital and worked to curb increased federal law enforcement efforts in Connecticut.
And what about the spectre of rising health insurance premiums in just a few weeks?
Today on The Wheelhouse, the skinny on what state lawmakers were able to accomplish in a special session. We’ll also ask what’s next following the longest federal shutdown in US history.
GUESTS:
- Michayla Savitt, state government reporter, Connecticut Public
- Lisa Hagen, federal policy reporter, Connecticut Public and CT Mirror
- Abby Brone, housing reporter, Connecticut Public
- Ginny Monk, children's issues and housing reporter, Connecticut Mirror
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