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June 12, 2018

  

From:  The Federation of Connecticut Taxpayers

Contact:  Susan Kniep, President

Website: http://ctact.org/

Email: fctopresident@aol.com

Telephone: 860-841-8032

 

 

 

 

 

North Korea summit Trump, Kim sign comprehensive document live updates

 

President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a document that Mr. Trump described as "important" and "comprehensive," to conclude their meetings in Singapore. The document, which offers few details about how the aims will be accomplished, says North Korea commits to working towards denuclearization. Continue reading at https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/trump-kim-jong-un-summit-north-korea-historic-meeting-singapore-today-2018-06-11-live-updates/

 

 

 

 

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Supreme Court upholds Ohios purge of voting rolls

 

The case reflected wider concerns about efforts to restrict voter rights as the midterm elections approach. Continue reading →

 

 

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Keith M. Phaneuf of CTMirror.org reports

 

Report: State pension costs still could reach ‘unaffordable’ levels

 

Despite numerous reforms in recent years, state governments pension costs still could reach unaffordable levels in the early 2030s, according to a new stress test analysis prepared for the Pew Charitable Trusts. View as Clean Read"

 

 

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Heather Gillers of Morningstar.com reports

 

Connecticut Wants to Borrow $500 Million. In Return, It Promises Thrift Update

 

Connecticut is making a new promise to bondholders in exchange for $500 million self-discipline.

The cash-strapped U.S. state is preparing to issue new debt that requires Connecticut to limit its spending, cap future borrowing and funnel excess revenues into a reserve fund. The $500 million bond issue priced Tuesday and will be distributed to investors in the coming weeks. Continue reading at http://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/economic-news/TDJNDN_201806059461/connecticut-wants-to-borrow-500-million-in-return-it-promises-thriftupdate.html

 

 

 

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COMPTROLLER LEMBO SAYS BI-PARTISAN BUDGET PUTS CT ON PATH TO $721 MILLION DEFICIT AND CONTINUES RELIANCE ON THE RAINY DAY FUND




Comptroller Kevin Lembo today released his latest monthly financial projection, reporting that Connecticut is on track to end the current fiscal year with a $721 million deficit that reflects the results of the recent bi-partisan budget agreement. read more

 

 

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The New York Times reports

 

The Net Neutrality Repeal Is Official. Heres How That Could Affect You

 

 

 

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Report ranks state fourth in nation in educational funding equity

 

Connecticut ranked fourth in the nation in independent education organization Education Weeks annual report card pertaining to education funding, with a focus on equity. More/Subscribe

 

 

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Malloy vetoes bill allowing removal of students who injure teachers

 

HARTFORD Gov. Dannel P. Malloy vetoed two bills on Thursday, including one that would remove students from classrooms for injuring a teacher, which he argued would disproportionately affect students of color and those with disabilities. More/Subscribe

 

 

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Hartford Courant Reports

 

Student arrested for East Hartford High School social media threat