• HOME :
  • NEWS :
  • CONNECTICUT’S ‘SINKHOLE STATE’ PROBLEM — AND WHY GUARDRAILS MATTER

Connecticut’s ‘Sinkhole State’ Problem — And Why Guardrails Matter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 | by Meghan Portfolio | THE CONNECTICUT CENTINAL

On Thursday, Sept. 25, Truth in Accounting (TIA) released its annual Financial State of the States report, and once again Connecticut finds itself near the very bottom. The state earned an F, ranked 49th out of 50, and carries a per-taxpayer burden of $44,500. In simple terms, every taxpayer would have to write a check of that amount to pay off the state’s obligations today.  

VIEW LESS