Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli talked about another last-minute, so-called "rat" found in a wide-ranging budget bill at the State Capitol (00:28). We welcomed the new Independent Party of Connecticut Executive Director Chip Beckett to discuss the party's future heading into the 2024 election cycle (12:52). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio wrapped up the show with her weekly update (24:11)

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