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Face the Facts: CSCU system asks for more funding despite large reserve fund

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Face the FactsMarch 30, 2025 10:54 am

Face the Facts: CSCU system asks for more funding despite large reserve fund

How is it possible that our community colleges are sitting on $1.1 billion in reserve funds? Connecticut Bureau State Budget guru Keith Phaneuf is here to help us with the math.

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