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Congressman John Larson at Democratic National Convention, Sept. 5, 2012 (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Congressman To Discuss Effects Of Automatic Budget Cuts

Connecticut U.S. Rep. John Larson will meet constituents in Manchester to discuss the chilling impact of $85 billion in budget-wide cuts that automatically start taking effect March 1 if lawmakers fail to agree on a compromise.

2013/02/16

State Capitol  Courtesy state of CT

Malloy: “Painful” Budget Cuts Ahead

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he expects “painful” budget cuts to be part of a deficit-reduction plan that doesn’t increase taxes, as his administration begins private talks with legislative leaders on how to eliminate the state’s red ink.

2012/12/10

Budget cuts announcement (Matt Dwyer/WTIC Photo)

State Unveils $170 Million In Agency Spending Cuts

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unveils $170 million in spending reductions across state agencies, the first part of a plan to close Connecticut’s current $365 million budget shortfall.

2012/11/28

Waterbury Hospital courtesy hospital website

Hospital Laying Off 5% Of Work Force

Waterbury Hospital is laying off 75 employees to save nearly $4.5 million.

2012/02/21

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Malloy Administration Identifies $135 Million In Cuts

Connecticut officials have identified $135 million in budget savings by eliminating vacant positions and making smaller cuts by reducing copiers, custodial services and overtime.

2011/09/06

School Programs Among Those Facing Cuts

Millions of dollars in proposed budget cuts in education remained on the table Tuesday as Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration expressed hope that a money-savings concessions agreement could still be reached with state labor unions.

2011/07/19

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List Of Some Of The Most Prominent Cuts

Here is a list of some of the larger cuts and more prominent programs affected in the budget balancing plan submitted to the legislature Friday by Governor Malloy,

2011/07/15

Budget Cuts May Strand Riders Of Connecticut's Ferry System

Cuts Would Ground Ferries

Among the programs being cut in the state’s budget crunch would be the nation’s oldest operating ferry.

2011/07/15

(Jessica Hill/AP Photo)

Malloy Offers Outline Of His Job Cuts, Agency-by-Agency

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office has released a summary of the budget-balancing plan that he’s submitting to the General Assembly on Friday.

2011/07/14

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Bank To Cut 229 Jobs

A Labor Department posting says 229 jobs are being eliminated in Manchester and New Haven as First Niagara acquires New Alliance Banks. The state Labor Department website includes the cuts on its “WARN” (Worker Adjustment […]

2011/02/15

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