Connecticut
The Impact Project synthesizes publicly available data about the impacts of government change.
State Dashboards provide a snapshot of impacts to states, including the size of the federal workforce, federal dollars, a profile of probationary workers, and impacts to federal programs.
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Federal Workforce in Connecticut
Total Workforce
1,884,935
Federal Workforce
5,325
Probationary Federal Workforce
530
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 26.09% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 29.48% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Connecticut Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 17 |
| Economy & Employment | 19 |
| Education | 3 |
| Energy | 10 |
| Food & Agriculture | 10 |
| Housing | 4 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 6 |
| Immigration | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 4 |
| International Development | 33 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 16 |
| Overarching | 26 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 35 |
| Research & Academic Research | 9 |
| Social Services | 8 |
| Total | 201 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 47 contracts, 81 grants and 6 leases have been terminated in Connecticut.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Connecticut
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 786 | 79 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 400 | 27 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 282 | 44 |
| SOCIAL WORK | 175 | 31 |
| SOCIAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION | 169 | 2 |
| CUSTODIAL WORKING | 151 | 26 |
| VETERANS CLAIMS EXAMINING | 132 | 21 |
| PSYCHOLOGY | 124 | 22 |
| GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE | 124 | 10 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 122 | 3 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 3581 | 446 | 4027 |
| CT | Social Security Administration | 254 | 20 | 274 |
| CT | Department Of Agriculture | 146 | 27 | 173 |
| CT | Department Of Transportation | 141 | 9 | 150 |
| CT | Department Of Justice | 131 | 7 | 138 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $5,651,951 | $3,745,700 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 5476 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4888 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 2860 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1854 |
| Unknown Or Undefined | 1071 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Connecticut, several federally supported social programs play a vital role in assisting residents. These programs collectively form a comprehensive safety net in Connecticut, addressing healthcare, nutrition, financial support, child care, employment services, and community development for low-income and vulnerable populations. Examples include:
- Husky Health (Medicaid)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Jobs First Employment Services (JFES)
- Social Services Block Grant (SSBG)
- AmeriCorps Programs
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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“These cuts are devastating for our students, their families, and our entire education system...They disproportionately affect those who need the most help and already face the greatest challenges—students in our poorest communities, those with the greatest needs, and young learners entering the education system in Head Start programs. Without these vital programs, we risk leaving behind a generation of students" - Anonymous