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Thousands of early childhood educators in Connecticut receive bonuses from state

Connecticut child care workers receive bonuses from state
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HARTFORD, Conn. -- Child care workers in Connecticut received bonuses from the state.

Gov. Ned Lamont said he included $70 million in the budget to help stabilize the child care industry and support its workforce.

Payments went to about 21,000 early childhood educators.

Full-time employees received $1,700, and part-time employees got $650 each.

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