Connecticut spent $206 million on state employee overtime through the third quarter of this fiscal year. 9/11 first responders are at high risk for long term COVID-19 symptoms, poll numbers are looking good for governor Hochul, and more about her likely republican challenger.
More vacancies, more overtime
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Jessica Hill
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Associated Press