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Connecticuts House of Representatives approves a four-year contract for 3,661 state employees, offering annual raises of up to 5%. The deal covers service workers and passed with a vote of 110 to 31. The agreement includes 2.5% general wage hikes, plus step increases and lump sums, totaling 5% each year. The cost is estimated at $12 million this fiscal year, climbing to $45 million by the final year. Republicans warn it could make Connecticuts state workers the highest paid in the nation, while union leaders argue the raises help the state stay competitive as an employer. More contracts are expected soon, with over 30 bargaining deals on the way.

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