AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoState Budget: Connecticut’s latest revenue forecast projects $1 billion in additional revenue over the next two-year budget cycle and a $2.65 billion surplus by June 30, giving lawmakers more room to consider town aid, schools, childcare and tax relief. Winter Costs: Heating oil is expected to cost about 50% more than last year, adding pressure on residents and shelters already facing high living costs. First Responders: A state program launching Nov. 16 will offer eligible police, firefighters and EMS workers up to $25,000 in forgivable homebuying assistance. Education: After Democratic gains in the midterms, educators are pressing lawmakers to revisit school funding and cellphone rules in classrooms. Business: Pfizer plans a $650 million manufacturing center in Groton, a major investment in eastern Connecticut. Republican Leadership: Sen. Rob Sampson will lead a three-member GOP Senate caucus—the smallest in state history—as Republicans regroup after election losses.
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