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March Madness Money

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Republican lawmakers in Connecticut are launching a statewide tour to challenge Democratic policies. Advocates are concerned about the staffing cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program. Rallies protesting the Trump Administration are planned for this weekend. Plus, how N-I-L deals have changed March Madness.

Isabella Fabbo is a news fellow at WSHU.
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