Keith M. Phaneuf

A family of four in the northeast needed to earn close to $151,100 in 2022 to be economically secure, according to an Urban Institute report.

A family of four in the northeastern U.S. needed to earn close to $151,100 in 2022 to be economically secure, according to a

Even though its finances have stabilized, Connecticut’s “fiscal guardrails” have evolved beyond their stated purpose, a new report claims.

The nonprofit groups suggested redesigning a controversial program to save volatile revenues and expanding allowable spending cap growth.

A report from Connecticut Voices for Children says the state could dedicate $755M more yearly for education, human services and town aid.

State could dedicate $755 million more yearly for education, human services, town aid

Connecticut's “fiscal guardrails” have barred lawmakers from investing an average of $1.4 billion annually in core services since 2017 on grounds that the tax receipts are too unreliable to spend.

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Reforms to the state’s savings program are expected in the new year

Connecticut legislators and advocates for everything from education to the elderly are bracing for a landmark debate in the coming weeks on the state’s fiscal future.