Connecticut lawmakers recently cemented their priorities for the next two years with final passage of a $55.8 billion budget.

At the end of the 2025 legislative session, they were able to find money for Medicaid programs and invest in our children’s future, especially young children.

But some – mainly the minority in the state legislature – say that it comes at too high of a cost.

Today on the Wheelhouse, the “fiscal guardrails” have been breached and lawmakers will press forward amid a foggy federal funding landscape.

GUESTS:

• Rep. Jason Rojas, Majority leader, CT House Democrats
• Rep. Vin Candelora, Minority leader, CT House Republicans
• Alex Putterman, Reporter, CT Insider
• Michayla Savitt, State government reporter, CT Public