They're higher than the national average. And that's helping. Our funds go from 35% funded to almost 65% funded. State employees and teachers. Your retirement is secure. All right. The Connecticut economy is strong for now. We have faster economic growth, fourth highest in the country in the last quarter. More new business startups, lower unemployment than most of the nation, all of which contributes to higher state income. And. And that allows our 2027 budget to increase investments in education and not for profits. (07:45–07:54)
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Asserts that Connecticut's economic growth was the fourth highest in the U.S. in the last quarter.
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