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The Wheelhouse: Politicians Calling Bluffs?

Chuck Miller
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Connecticut-based General Electric is one of the companies threatening to leave the state if business taxes are raised.

Two big Connecticut corporations threatened to leave the state after a budget deal was reached before the end of the regular session. But were they empty threats? Governor Dannel Malloy didn't want to take any chances and announced last week a reduction in business tax hikes. This hour, our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse continues the budget drama, and other legislation that may be taken up during a special session. One of those, Malloy's "Second Chance Society" proposals were touted by the governor in Germany this week.

Listen to an excerpt from the show, including a call from Sen. Gary Winfield:

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John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.

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