Budgets

An analysis shows Connecticut's health care program for retired state workers, by one metric, was the fifth-worst funded among all states in 2019.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved its 2023 budget, which includes an anticipated 5.5% fare hike.

Congress will not consider additional funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which has helped thousands of first responders access medical treatment for exposure to toxic debris after the September 11 terror attacks.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering its largest fare raise in almost a decade to shrink its annual deficit, which is projected to reach $3 million.

Suffolk County legislators voted 14 to 4 to pass a $3.7 billion budget on Wednesday.

In his 2023 budget plan, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone wants to spend more money on cybersecurity and policing.

The state argues that the review board lacks jurisdiction to hear the appeal because Kosta Diamantis did not resign in good standing. A hearing is set for September.

The state Municipal Accountability Review Board questioned how the city will balance its budget in the long term with a renegotiated police contract.

Republicans did not support the bill. They wanted more tax cuts.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Democratic legislative leaders said they have reached a deal on a $24.2 billion state budget package.