{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Melissa in the Morning: Special Ed Spending","description":"Connecticut’s special education funding crisis could get some relief — without abandoning the state’s efforts to pay down debt. Comptroller Sean Scanlon says changing Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails could free up money for schools, as districts face rising special education costs and limited resources. We spoke with Comptroller Scanlon about this and another story trending regarding verified healthcare payments highlighted in a state audit.","author_name":"WICC The Voice of Connecticut","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4994425-wicc-the-voice-of-connecticut","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43840308/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}