Connecticut Faces Fierce Budget Battles After Breaking Spending Cap

Connecticut lawmakers have reached a temporary compromise on Medicaid funding, breaking the state's spending cap for the first time in 18 years. This move, which adds $284 million to Medicaid, sets the stage for contentious negotiations as legislators work to finalize a new two-year state budget. Governor Ned Lamont and Democratic leaders are at the center of these talks, with major disagreements over funding priorities still unresolved. The fiscal maneuver signals deeper, long-term budget challenges that could persist for years. With just weeks left in the legislative session, the outcome will shape Connecticut's financial future.