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Face the Facts: Breaking down the state's budget surplus

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Face the FactsJanuary 5, 2025 10:36 am

Face the Facts: Breaking down the state's budget surplus

NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck spoke with Republican leader in the Senate, Steve Harding from Brookfield.

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