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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2013/11/18/the-hits-just-keep-on-coming/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2014/07/02/ct-taxpayers-take-it-on-the-chin-again/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2014/07/16/ct-taxpayers-fund-shorter-ceo-commutes/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2014/07/21/hold-off-on-minimum-wage-celebration/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2014/08/11/75-percent-of-ct-residents-support-right-to-work/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2014/09/25/honest-enterprising-free-our-next-winner/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2014/12/30/a-tale-of-two-connecticuts/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/01/02/bipartisan-concern-over-herbsts-overly-generous-pay-package/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/02/11/high-taxes-hurt/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/03/10/does-connecticut-need-an-eminent-domain-authority-2/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/04/09/tax-on-low-wage-jobs-fewer-jobs-higher-prices/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/05/18/poll-shows-connecticut-voters-oppose-new-tax-increases/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/05/28/lawmakers-want-expensive-paid-leave-expansion-despite-budget-woes/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/05/29/enough-is-enough-last-chance-to-tell-your-lawmaker-connecticut-cannot-afford-tax-increases/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-29T17:14:17+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/06/01/budget-takes-more-from-middle-class-while-killing-jobs/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/07/07/connecticuts-terrible-no-good-very-bad-2015-legislative-session/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/08/31/what-does-your-town-spend-per-person/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-31T19:17:29+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Taxes-at-Home.avif</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/11/17/the-gross-receipts-tax-and-why-you-should-care/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-11-17T15:19:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/12/10/budget-special-session-how-we-got-here-and-where-we-need-to-go/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2015/12/28/state-should-switch-to-401k-to-keep-up-with-younger-workers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-28T16:54:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/01/05/ct-overtime-likely-to-reach-240-million/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-05T19:28:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/01/13/ge-leaves-connecticut-boston/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/01/22/new-year-brings-opportunities-for-lawmakers/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/01/26/connecticut-labor-force-smaller-2015/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/01/28/249000-apartment-affordable-housing-connecticut/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/01/29/audit-reveals-huge-gaap-connecticut-finances/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/02/02/challenge-rules/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/02/08/dmv-overtime-double/</loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/09/26/arbitrator-sides-with-west-hartford-in-police-union-contract-dispute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-09-26T17:42:35+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/10/04/union-leaders-approved-underfunding-connecticut-pensions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-04T13:13:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/10/07/pensions-are-the-perfect-vehicle-for-procrastination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-07T12:33:32+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/10/21/gov-weicker-was-right-about-one-thing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-21T11:04:55+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/10/24/former-state-representative-convicted-of-bank-fraud/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-24T19:42:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/10/28/commission-gives-family-re-engineering-committee-a-pass-on-transparency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-28T17:53:55+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/11/03/is-legalized-marijuana-really-a-tax-windfall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-03T11:57:29+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/11/10/the-results-are-in-and-now-the-real-work-begins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-10T20:16:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/11/14/cibes-doesnt-want-to-hear-connecticut-is-in-a-death-spiral/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-14T21:26:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/11/17/connecticut-sheds-jobs-for-fourth-straight-month/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-17T22:06:24+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/11/25/union-schedules-planned-arrest-at-fight-for-15-strike/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-25T14:53:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/11/30/federal-investigation-reveals-millions-in-food-stamp-fraud/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-30T13:07:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/12/08/defunct-commission-on-health-equity-didnt-follow-the-law-audit-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-08T19:28:04+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/12/13/all-connecticut-wants-for-christmas-is-to-get-off-the-naughty-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-13T19:58:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/12/16/connecticut-is-naughty-massachusetts-is-nicer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-16T20:34:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/12/19/connecticut-on-the-naughty-list-were-among-the-nations-most-taxed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-19T18:42:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/12/21/connecticut-loses-population-for-third-year-in-a-row-according-to-census-bureau/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-21T18:57:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2016/12/26/alex-ruskewich-the-unsung-hero-keeping-an-eye-on-wilton/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-27T00:36:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/01/04/state-agencies-make-headway-in-reducing-overtime-payments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-04T21:09:54+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/01/05/yankee-institute-2017-legislative-agenda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-05T20:13:05+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/01/10/legislator-mileage-reimbursements-for-2015/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-10T18:42:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/01/23/proposed-bill-would-place-30-percent-forwarding-fee-on-out-of-state-pension-payments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-23T21:36:08+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/01/31/transportation-committee-hears-testimony-on-defunding-mileage-tax-study/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-31T13:01:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/02/17/labor-committee-co-chair-tells-businesses-they-need-to-pay-for-15-minimum-wage-low-wage-employer-tax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-17T20:16:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/02/25/summary-of-yankee-institutes-testimony-at-the-capitol-this-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-25T13:55:40+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/03/01/connecticut-bill-seeks-to-roll-back-controversial-civil-asset-forfeiture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-01T18:44:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/03/10/malloys-budget-takes-a-beating-over-teacher-pensions-hospitals-and-deficits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-10T18:46:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/03/23/connecticut-loses-1600-jobs-in-february-blames-the-weather/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-23T16:52:38+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/04/05/state-retiree-healthcare-costs-now-exceed-healthcare-costs-for-current-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-05T19:18:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/04/07/1030-state-retirees-have-pensions-over-100000/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-07T16:21:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/04/26/connecticut-bill-would-retroactively-raise-income-taxes-on-top-earners-small-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-26T20:30:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/05/01/connecticut-has-higher-rate-of-discrimination-complaints-than-massachusetts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-01T18:31:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/05/02/as-connecticut-residents-flee-fiscal-mess-some-take-their-jobs-with-them/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-02T19:42:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/05/12/audit-reveals-true-cost-of-uconn-healths-deal-with-department-of-correction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-12T15:48:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/05/16/connecticut-borrows-nearly-50-million-for-businesses-as-credit-ratings-fall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-16T17:30:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/05/17/connecticuts-pension-liabilities-estimated-at-68-billion-in-new-study/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-17T18:34:48+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/06/15/connecticut-awards-it-contracts-to-high-priced-and-out-of-state-companies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-15T20:33:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/06/29/house-leaders-pitch-sales-tax-increase-to-help-towns-pay-for-teacher-pensions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-29T14:32:57+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/07/12/connecticut-state-worker-under-investigation-earns-81500-while-on-paid-leave/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-07-12T20:32:54+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/07/13/loss-of-top-aetna-executives-could-cost-connecticut-3-million-in-tax-revenue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-07-13T18:35:26+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/08/02/the-end-of-the-beginning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-02T11:50:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/08/04/connecticut-consistently-in-the-red-according-to-study-by-pew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-04T14:58:22+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/08/18/malloy-eliminates-education-funding-for-85-towns-through-executive-order/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-18T18:08:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/08/29/connecticut-study-shows-loss-of-high-income-earners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-29T17:18:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/09/01/audit-of-state-employee-retirement-benefits-highlights-waste-draws-criticism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-01T15:58:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/09/08/gov-malloy-offers-compromise-budget-that-offers-more-burdens-little-relief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-08T19:50:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/09/15/fringe-benefits-costs-grow-222-million-in-new-budget-as-some-agencies-take-cuts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-15T16:53:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/09/20/connecticut-government-union-groups-threaten-to-unseat-democratic-lawmakers-plan-mobile-rallies-with-15-ft-tall-inflatable-skunk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-20T18:26:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/10/16/governor-malloy-unveils-4th-budget-proposal-amid-multiple-lawsuit-threats/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-16T19:34:04+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/10/17/connecticut-ranks-44th-in-the-nation-for-business-tax-climate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-17T16:15:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/10/18/connecticut-fails-fiscal-stress-test-substantially-unprepared-for-a-recession/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-18T20:03:40+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/12/01/division-of-criminal-justice-ignoring-executive-order-on-rehiring-retired-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-12-01T16:08:24+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/csao_v4_image_01.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/23/malloy-veto-costs-taxpayers-11000-for-special-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-23T20:01:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/29/on-a-side-note-the-victory-lap-that-wasnt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-29T19:09:16+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Obi-Wan-Kenobi_6d775533.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/30/connecticut-still-paying-out-six-figure-non-disparagement-and-separation-agreements/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-30T21:39:35+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/31/gov-malloy-calls-for-tolls-increasing-gas-tax-and-a-tire-tax-to-fund-transportation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-31T17:41:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/03/07/audit-finds-court-reporters-make-extra-1-million-in-side-work-boosting-salaries-and-pensions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-03-07T18:49:51+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/csao_v4_image_01.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/04/04/unions-push-legislation-to-limit-employers-free-speech/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-04T14:54:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/04/05/amidst-esty-scandal-judicial-committee-moves-to-end-non-disparagement-agreements-in-state-agencies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-05T17:25:26+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fotosearch_k20130573.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/04/19/committee-approves-15-million-uconn-graduate-assistant-union-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T18:50:47+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_2308.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/04/26/attorney-general-jepsen-connecticut-captive-audience-bill-violates-national-labor-relations-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-26T16:25:25+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jepsen_office.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/03/connecticut-department-of-labor-pushes-new-tax-as-road-to-job-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-03T16:37:24+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_1601-e1525364834116.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/08/union-threatens-legislative-leaders-for-not-calling-votes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T18:16:08+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-08-at-1.56.09-PM.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/15/former-drs-communications-director-goes-on-the-record-about-allegations-against-the-agency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T17:36:56+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3272.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/23/auditors-highlight-potential-conflict-of-interest-surrounding-uconn-health-center-ceo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T19:17:10+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/UConn_Health_Center.avif</image:loc>
		</image:image>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/andy-agwunobi-new.avif</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/25/change-in-pension-discount-rates-increase-liabilities-9-billion-on-balance-sheet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T20:24:26+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Fotosearch_k24647747.avif</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/25/connecticut-isnt-paying-enough-to-prevent-pension-debt-growth-according-to-pew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T20:28:00+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-25-at-2.44.02-PM.avif</image:loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/31/connecticut-has-2nd-highest-tax-collection-rate-in-the-country/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T18:56:16+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-31-at-2.52.19-PM.avif</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/01/fasano-blasts-uconn-health-center-for-blatant-misuse-of-taxpayer-dollars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T16:52:27+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/UConn_Health_Center.avif</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/01/connecticut-bonds-80-million-for-grants-loans-to-companies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T19:15:57+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/05/drs-deputy-commissioner-mooney-quietly-announces-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-05T19:17:25+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3272.avif</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/12/excess-overtime-paid-out-at-department-of-emergency-services-and-public-protection/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T18:13:27+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-12-at-2.00.47-PM.avif</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/27/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-mark-janus-in-stunning-reversal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-27T14:38:31+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/800px-United_states_supreme_court_building.avif</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/29/comptrollers-office-stops-collecting-union-fees-from-nonmembers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T18:11:33+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fotosearch_k16805284.avif</image:loc>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/07/02/dues-snafu-ended-top-candidates-bid-to-become-afscme-council-4-executive-director/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-02T17:24:48+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-03T13:10:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-06T12:45:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/07/12/federal-regulation-change-could-end-union-dues-deduction-for-personal-care-attendants-in-connecticut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-12T17:43:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/07/17/malloy-signs-executive-order-to-force-tolls-study/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-17T19:38:16+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/07/20/before-janus-v-afscme-there-was-rebecca-friedrichs-a-qa-with-the-teacher-who-almost-won-a-supreme-court-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-20T18:55:57+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-24T17:07:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/08/17/connecticut-public-sector-compensation-outpaces-the-private-sector/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T17:03:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/08/20/100-doesnt-go-very-far-in-connecticut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T16:22:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/09/04/taxpayers-charged-894000-for-union-leave-time-at-dept-of-correction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-04T19:34:12+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-09-06T16:04:22+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/09/10/connecticuts-fixed-costs-drive-budget-deficit-in-2020-and-beyond/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-10T17:49:15+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/09/14/connecticut-to-bond-for-new-haven-splash-pad-after-city-gave-out-big-employee-bonuses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-14T14:54:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/09/20/connecticut-has-lowest-personal-income-growth-since-2007-according-to-pew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/10/30/yankee-institute-exclusive-spurs-seiu-1199-lawsuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-10-30T18:06:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/10/31/union-officials-took-full-days-pay-during-three-hour-afl-cio-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-10-31T17:51:35+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/11/16/malloy-administration-continues-shared-sacrifice-in-budget-suggestions-to-lamont/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-11-16T17:46:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/11/19/state-treasurer-outlines-teacher-pension-problems-suggests-fixes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-11-19T14:51:33+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/11/21/jepsen-gives-okay-for-connecticut-to-exceed-bond-cap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-11-21T19:16:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/12/05/connecticut-ranked-49th-for-fiscal-health/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-05T19:33:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/12/11/new-haven-fire-fighters-win-court-case-against-state-union-move-forward-with-claim-of-improper-union-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-11T16:45:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/12/12/wallingford-signs-off-on-union-contracts-with-questionable-legal-language/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T18:37:15+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/12/13/ct-voices-for-children-argues-to-do-away-with-spending-bonding-caps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T19:26:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/12/14/comptroller-releases-new-pension-transparency-website/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-14T15:04:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/01/11/connecticut-overtime-spending-increases-some-agencies-make-headway/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-11T15:41:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/01/18/with-new-attorney-general-democrats-and-unions-try-again-for-captive-audience-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-18T19:31:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/01/22/unions-big-membership-gains-based-on-administrative-snafu-state-hiring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-22T18:58:28+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/01/25/breaking-up-with-the-business-entity-tax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-25T17:58:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/12/nurse-who-wanted-her-union-dues-donated-to-charity-wins-settlement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T16:50:22+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-02-12T16:57:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/11/05/seiu-spends-another-450000-in-last-week-before-election/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T17:58:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/09/28/whos-afraid-of-a-401k/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T16:49:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/08/29/connecticut-has-second-highest-bonded-debt-per-capita-in-the-country/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T17:19:43+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/07/09/could-connecticut-taxpayers-end-up-paying-union-dues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T17:51:22+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/06/13/connecticut-unions-brace-for-supreme-court-decision-with-protests-membership-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:09:51+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/05/18/connecticut-labeled-untruthful-for-hiding-10-billion-in-retiree-healthcare-costs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:19:28+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/04/26/fringe-benefits-for-superior-court-judicial-nominees-would-add-4-3-million-in-costs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:28:42+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/03/29/connecticut-has-36-billion-in-unfunded-opeb-liabilities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:39:29+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/03/21/surging-stock-market-gives-connecticut-pensions-much-needed-boost/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:43:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/03/16/connecticut-has-a-basketball-professor-and-hes-a-union-man/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:44:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/03/01/ceo-commission-offers-mixed-bag-of-tax-cuts-increases-tolls-and-minimum-wage-increase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T20:56:20+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/02/28/connecticut-ranked-48th-for-property-taxes-as-state-deficits-threaten-to-drive-them-higher/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:10:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/02/20/connecticut-tax-burden-2nd-highest-in-the-nation-according-to-new-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:16:20+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/02/16/on-a-side-note-warning-does-not-play-well-with-others/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:18:48+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/02/16/bond-commission-approves-10-million-for-hartford-soccer-stadium-5-million-for-xl-center-parking-garage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:20:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/02/14/connecticut-teacher-pension-discount-rate-remains-high-compared-to-the-rest-of-the-country/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:26:41+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/30/dot-pension-healthcare-costs-grow-nearly-30-million-in-three-years-as-state-projects-are-put-on-hold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:53:12+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/25/number-of-state-retirees-getting-six-figure-pensions-grows-30-percent-in-one-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:55:24+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/24/commission-hears-testimony-on-the-cost-of-connecticuts-dysfunctional-relationship-with-its-government-unions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T21:57:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2018/01/12/state-overtime-spending-jumps-in-2018/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T22:00:45+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/12/06/connecticut-lost-2-6-billion-in-2015-as-high-wealth-residents-moved-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T22:07:52+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/11/09/connecticut-dead-last-for-personal-income-growth-according-to-pew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T22:14:20+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2017/11/02/connecticut-government-spending-grows-faster-than-the-state-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T22:37:02+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/14/paid-fmla-bill-contains-provision-for-deemed-approved-tax-increases/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T16:58:35+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/15/connecticut-offers-employees-training-course-in-how-to-take-better-iphone-pics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T19:00:20+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/21/lamont-budget-cities-off-the-hook-for-teacher-pensions-while-towns-pay-big/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T16:51:37+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/14/sales-tax-increase-to-fund-municipalities-gets-public-hearing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T17:07:31+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/08/labor-committee-moves-forward-with-captive-audience-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T17:09:02+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/03/14/tong-seeks-to-expand-powers-of-the-attorney-general/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-14T17:04:33+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/04/10/anti-janus-bill-to-give-unions-more-access-control-over-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T17:03:38+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/04/16/lawmakers-divided-on-whether-to-keep-cut-or-change-the-earned-income-tax-credit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-16T16:07:02+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/04/26/as-democrats-float-higher-taxes-on-the-wealthy-hedge-fund-ceo-asks-florida-or-texas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T17:13:57+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/08/access-health-ct-paid-out-678954-in-employee-severance-payments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T13:57:48+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/07/appropriations-committee-approves-15-minimum-wage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T17:23:45+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/09/anti-toll-group-delivers-100000-petition-signatures-to-gov-ned-lamont/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T19:20:52+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/13/gov-ned-lamonts-toll-bill-referred-to-finance-committee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-13T13:14:29+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/09/house-passes-15-minimum-wage-after-marathon-debate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-14T13:17:26+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/14/jp-morgan-report-highlights-connecticut-pension-problems/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-14T15:49:53+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/14/attorney-general-william-tong-takes-on-trump-over-medicaid-union-dues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-14T19:13:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/05/16/what-everyone-is-missing-in-connecticuts-infrastructure-ranking-from-u-s-news-world-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T12:57:56+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/06/02/budget-deal-paid-fmla-lottery-for-teacher-pensions-salt-skim-transportation-short-changed-for-two-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-03T14:16:20+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/06/04/rep-elliott-and-sen-flexer-file-budget-amendment-to-force-dalio-disclosure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-04T23:06:23+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/07/05/vernon-labor-agreement-ends-automatic-union-dues-deductions-in-response-to-janus-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-05T17:13:15+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/03/01/testimony-senate-bill-457-senate-bill-738-and-governors-bill-874/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-15T14:48:36+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/21/testimony-on-house-bill-6926/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-16T16:27:53+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/21/testimony-on-house-bill-6935/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-16T16:33:27+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/21/testimony-on-house-bill-6936/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-16T16:36:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/03/04/testimony-on-house-bill-6354/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-16T17:41:54+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://dev.yankeeinstitute.org/2019/02/27/testimony-on-house-bill-6876/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-10T16:41:54+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-10T16:58:32+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-10T20:31:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T15:41:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:08:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:08:14+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:08:16+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:08:17+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:08:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:10:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-12T16:11:42+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-02-07T00:55:09+00:00</lastmod>
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