End quote. Quite the encouragement. Overnight, states face massive cuts to their budget. Would be forced to make impossible choices to fill the gap. Connecticut would go from receiving an estimated $28.2 million in 2026 to only $3.2 million in 2027, an 89% cut. This approach was roundly rejected in the bipartisan bicameral 2026 agreement for this bill. According to EPA's own assessments, our drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems need at least $1.3 trillion in improvements over the next 20 years. (10:26–10:33)
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