Protesters March for Tax Reform in Hartford

0:00It's April 15th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Hartford News today. Your AI-powered local news. On Tax Day, April 15th, 2026, protesters hit the streets of Hartford, Connecticut, dressed like Mr. Mind. Monopoly, marching right up to the state capital. They delivered over 1,500 postcards from folks across the state, urging Governor Lamont to push for real tax reform. Organized by groups like Connecticut for all, the crowd chanted, fund, Connecticut. Tax the rich on the front lawn. Our stretched thin. Small business owner Lauren Anderson from New Haven and fourth grade teacher Alicia Hernandez, strong from New Britain, spoke out at the rally. Anderson said fair taxes on big corporations and the wealthiest could build stronger communities with healthy workers and customers who can actually spend. Strong added that taxing billionaires would protect schools and services from cuts, ensuring every kid gets a great education, not just those in rich. Towns. A new report from

1:03Americans for tax fairness dropped that day, showing Connecticut's billionaires grew their wealth by 34% in just the last 16 months. Democrats like Rep Jason Dowsett pointed to federal cuts hitting programs like SNAP, calling it a growing crisis of tax inequity. Senate leaders promised their cutting sales tax on groceries and essentials to help middle class families. Republicans push back hard with state chair Ben Proto slamming property taxes as the real regressive burden that hits everyone the same. House Republicans unveiled a 27.9 billion dollar budget plan to ease property tax pain, lower household costs, and fix school. Funding. Proto warned that hiking taxes on the ultra wealthy could drive them out, taking jobs and revenue with them. Teacher strong agree property taxes, hurt, but insisted solutions can't target working people. They need to hit those who won't feel the pinch. With a legislative session winding down, these tax battles are far from over,

2:04shaping how Connecticut funds its future.