One area where there are more calls for more investment is in education. Some groups are calling for more of that historic surplus that we have to go to things like the state's colleges and universities.
But not everyone is on board with that. So where are we in that process right now?
NBC Connecticut's Mike Hydeck spoke with State Representative Jeff Currey, a Democrat from East Hartford who is the chairperson of the Education Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Committee.