'Hero pay' program completed, state comptroller announces
The state’s so-called “Hero Pay” program has been completed.
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The state’s so-called “Hero Pay” program has been completed.
After more than 155,000 applicants were approved for Premium Pay, Lamont and lawmakers bumped the program budget up to $105 million during a late November special session — while also reducing benefits for many.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is asking to transfer $4 million from his office’s salary account to ensure workers awaiting bonuses get the funds promised.
A CT panel will consider transferring $4 million into the fund on Thursday to pay for outstanding bonuses for Premium Pay Program recipients.
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