A new political ad claims Connecticut’s teacher pay raise is imminent, but fact-checkers warn the timeline may not align with reality. The ad suggests funding for the raise is already secured, though state budget negotiations remain unresolved. Experts note that while education funding has been a priority, final approval depends on broader fiscal agreements. Readers should verify claims against official budget updates before assuming the raise is guaranteed.
Fact check: Lamont ad suggests CT teacher pay raise is next. That may not be the case CT Insider