Governor Lamont Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Student Loan Forgiveness

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"Today's decision from the U. S. Supreme Court deals a crushing blow to over 200,000 hardworking Connecticut residents who were already approved for this much needed student debt relief. As the land of opportunity, we should be in the business of building ladders, not cutting off lifelines. Although the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked federal assistance, Connecticut offers a generous tax credit to employers that provide student loan assistance and a debt-free community college program that more than 10,000 students have already taken advantage of. We also have targeted relief programs for teachers, nurses, and social workers. I encourage all employers to step up to the plate and take advantage of state incentives to help pay down their employees' student loans."

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