Connecticut again nation's richest state -- with lead growing

"Connecticut is still the nation's richest state, and in fact it has widened its lead. Total per capita income in Connecticut rose to $54,117 in 2007 from $50,762 in 2006, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Commerce.The new figure, highest in the nation, is 40 percent more than the national average for per capita income of $38,611."

New Jersey is #2, at $49,194. Reporting today on the latest 2006-2007 Census figures, at http://www.courant.com/business/hc-ctincome0327.artmar27,0,4499109.story and other sites. Population data shows that New Haven metropolitan area continued to grow last year at a slightly faster rate than both the New York City-Northern NJ and Bridgeport-Stamford (Fairfield County) metropolitan areas.

Millionaires now represent 2.4% of the Connecticut population - twice the national rate. In the face of a major budget crunch, will calls for a "millionaire tax" be renewed this year?