Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont

Although the details have yet to be ironed out, Connecticut plans to forgive medical debt for residents during the first half of 2024. Gov. Ned Lamont recently announced the initiative on ABC's Good Morning America.

"I think it's really important that people have a sense that they can start building wealth of their own," he said. "We're making that easier for people to do. And the best way to start is to eliminate the debt you've got."

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