01 Politics
New Haven to Receive $19.8M in State Aid Boost
New Haven is set to receive nearly $20 million in state aid, offering relief amid a school deficit and proposed 4% tax rate increase for fiscal year 2027.
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Education Funding
12 articles tagged with "Education Funding"
02 Politics
CT Budget Deal: Lamont and Legislators Near Agreement
Connecticut Gov. Lamont and legislative leaders are close to a bipartisan state budget deal that could boost municipal grants and school funding.
03 Politics
Hartford Schools Crisis Exposes Connecticut's Inequality
Hartford Public Schools face a $70M deficit amid years of disinvestment, challenging Connecticut's self-image as a land of opportunity and strong schools.
04 Politics
CT Budget Writers Struggle to Fund School Aid
Connecticut lawmakers face a tight deadline to fund $270M in school and municipal aid, but spending cap rules and slow revenue growth complicate the effort.
05 Politics
Lamont on Free Transit, Veterans Fares & Education Funding
Gov. Lamont discusses free bus passes for veterans, reduced fares for students, and education funding at CT Mirror's 'In the Room' event in Hartford.
06 Politics
Lamont Eyes Free Transit for Veterans and All Connecticut
Governor Lamont discussed free bus rides for veterans, reduced fares for students, and education funding at the Connecticut Mirror's 'In the Room' event.
07 Politics
Why CT Students Can't Wait for Senate Bill 7
With $53.6M in federal education funding cut, Connecticut's SB 7 aims to fix a frozen funding formula that hasn't moved since 2013.
08 Politics
CT Senate Bill 7: Why Students Can't Wait for Education Aid
Connecticut's Senate Bill 7 aims to boost funding for high-need schools as federal cuts slash $53.6M and per-student aid stays frozen since 2013.
09 Politics
CT House Speaker Confident Schools Will Get $170M Boost
House Speaker Matt Ritter says he's confident Gov. Lamont will agree to a $170M increase in Connecticut public school funding through the ECS formula.
10 Politics
Lamont Creates Education Funding Commission Amid Pressure
Gov. Lamont signed an executive order creating an education funding commission, drawing mixed reactions from educators and officials seeking immediate aid.
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CT Advocates Push for $600M Pre-K Funding Amid Deficit
Early childhood advocates urge Connecticut leaders to fund the Universal PreK Endowment as a projected deficit threatens the promised $600 million deposit.
12 Politics
CT Politics: Eviction Reform, Aquarion & Towing Laws
Connecticut politics this week covers DHS funding fights, eviction reform, water utility oversight, towing laws, and school grant updates.