The state budget may be headed for a “world of pain.” That’s according to our friends at the Connecticut Mirror.

State lawmakers are tasked with funding their priorities while anticipating cuts coming from the federal government.

Medicaid costs are one line item the state may have to adjust on the fly.

Today on the Wheelhouse, how the state could step in to support vulnerable communities if the federal government pulls their support for Medicaid.

GUESTS:
Rep. Vincent Candelora, State House Republican leader, North Branford
Sean Scanlon, Comptroller, State of Connecticut
Katy Golvala, Health reporter, CT Mirror
Keith Phaneuf, State budget reporter, CT Mirror 

The state budget may be headed for a &ldquo;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2025/03/06/ct-federal-cuts-medicaid/">world of pain</a>.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s according to our friends at the Connecticut Mirror.
State lawmakers are tasked with funding their priorities while anticipating cuts coming from the federal government.
Medicaid costs are one line item the state may have to adjust on the fly.
Today on the Wheelhouse, how the state could step in to support vulnerable communities if the federal government pulls their support for Medicaid.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cthousegop.com/Candelora/">Rep. Vincent Candelora</a>, State House Republican leader, North Branford</li>
<li><a href="https://osc.ct.gov/about/">Sean Scanlon</a>, Comptroller, State of Connecticut</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kgolvala/">Katy Golvala</a>, Health reporter, CT Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kphaneuf/">Keith Phaneuf</a>, State budget reporter, CT Mirror&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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