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
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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