In 'Connecticut's budget deficit, and why you should be worried,' Mirror budget reporter Keith Phaneuf explores in three parts how Gov. Dannel Malloy has grappled with state finances and a sluggish economy; the fiscal and political gambles that are contributing to a lingering deficit; and an ongoing effort to postpone resolution of this crisis until after the 2014 gubernatorial election.

Info-graphics by Michael S. Gambina

Part One: "Promises, gimmicks and a historic shortfall"

Part Two: "Major concessions deal undermined by bad guesses, secrecy 

Part Three: Serious deficit awaits Malloy -- or his successor -- after 2014

Read how Gov. Malloy reacted to our series.

Listen to  budget reporter Keith Phaneuf talk about the budget in this special podcast.