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Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionManaging investments in the new Early Childhood Education Endowment to support affordable, high-quality child care.
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Managing investments in the new Early Childhood Education Endowment to support affordable, high-quality child care.
Public finance, pensions, and fiscal stewardship
Candidate positionGiving towns and cities access to the resources of the Treasurer’s Office to help manage and invest public dollars more effectively and reduce costs for local taxpayers.
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Giving towns and cities access to the resources of the Treasurer’s Office to help manage and invest public dollars more effectively and reduce costs for local taxpayers.
Public finance, pensions, and fiscal stewardship
Candidate positionWe’ve made real progress, but we have far more work to do to create the Connecticut we all want. I am looking forward to advancing an agenda of fiscal discipline, continuing increased investment in education and infrastructure, creating more financial security for our retirees and those that participate in programs run through the Treasurer’s Office, and doing my part to build a fairer economy that gives Connecticut residents the opportunity they deserve.”
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We’ve made real progress, but we have far more work to do to create the Connecticut we all want. I am looking forward to advancing an agenda of fiscal discipline, continuing increased investment in education and infrastructure, creating more financial security for our retirees and those that participate in programs run through the Treasurer’s Office, and doing my part to build a fairer economy that gives Connecticut residents the opportunity they deserve.”
Treasurer Erick Russell Announces Re-Election Campaign
Candidate positionNow is the time to shape what we want for our state: a Connecticut where every resident has the resources, knowledge, and opportunity they need to create the future they want for themselves.
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Now is the time to shape what we want for our state: a Connecticut where every resident has the resources, knowledge, and opportunity they need to create the future they want for themselves.
Treasurer Erick Russell Announces Re-Election Campaign
Candidate positionI am running for re-election because I want to keep fighting for the people I grew up with and meet each day. I am focused on fellow Connecticut residents that are too often struggling to get by or find the opportunities they deserve - those that are teaching our children, protecting and serving our communities, and helping build a stronger and more inclusive economy.”
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I am running for re-election because I want to keep fighting for the people I grew up with and meet each day. I am focused on fellow Connecticut residents that are too often struggling to get by or find the opportunities they deserve - those that are teaching our children, protecting and serving our communities, and helping build a stronger and more inclusive economy.”
Strengthen Connecticut's Financial Foundation
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes continued fiscal discipline, debt reduction, investment performance, and broader economic opportunity for Connecticut residents.
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Strengthen Connecticut's Financial Foundation
Modernized State Investment Management
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionModernized the Treasurer's investment process, added investment expertise, and changed strategy for pension assets and long-term risk.
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Modernized State Investment Management
Reduced Long-Term Debt and Improved Bond Ratings
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionOversaw debt payments and financial management during a period in which multiple rating agencies upgraded Connecticut's bond ratings.
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Reduced Long-Term Debt and Improved Bond Ratings
Implemented CT Baby Bonds
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionSecured funding and implemented CT Baby Bonds, which invests for qualifying children covered by HUSKY.
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Implemented CT Baby Bonds
Corporate Governance and Pension Investment Advocacy
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionUsed the Treasurer's shareholder and investment authority on issues including labor practices, executive compensation, and private-prison investments.
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Corporate Governance and Pension Investment Advocacy
Reformed Unclaimed Property Returns
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionImplemented changes intended to return more unclaimed property to Connecticut residents.
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Reformed Unclaimed Property Returns
Established the Safe Harbor Fund
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionEstablished a privately funded Safe Harbor Fund supporting travel to Connecticut for reproductive and gender-affirming care when access is restricted elsewhere.
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Established the Safe Harbor Fund
Financed Public Infrastructure and Expanded Financial Access
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionUsed the Treasurer's office to finance infrastructure and support college savings and financial-literacy initiatives.
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Financed Public Infrastructure and Expanded Financial Access
