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Senate approves 2.5% wage reopener for State Police; lawmakers cite recruiting, public safety

Connecticut State Senate · May 22, 2025
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Summary

The Connecticut Senate on May 22 approved Senate Resolution 16, a wage reopener covering members of the State Police MP-1 bargaining unit that sponsors say costs roughly $4.39 million and aims to improve recruitment and retention amid staffing shortfalls.

The Connecticut Senate on Thursday approved Senate Resolution 16, a resolution proposing approval of an agreement between the state and the Connecticut State Police Union (MP‑1) that includes a 2.5% wage reopener for fiscal year 2026.

Senator Marilyn Moore Austin, the measure’s proponent, told colleagues the change is a targeted wage reopener for FY26 and not a cost‑of‑living adjustment, and that…

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