First 22 Democrats Call for Tax Increases
File this in the “Still Not Getting It” department. We knew that since Senate President Don Williams and House Speaker Chris Donovan have taken an “everything is on the table” approach, a tax increase from legislative Democrats was likely in the future. Now the first 22 Democratic members of the legislature have called for tax [...]
If Left Alone, Deficits Only Get Bigger
Residents of this state are facing tough economic times and it could get worse. House and Senate Republicans on Wednesday said it’s time lawmakers did their part to erase a $300 million budget deficit that’s been confirmed by independent analysts. Republican House Leader Larry Cafero and Senate Republican Leader John McKinney held a news conference [...]
Swift Acting Legislature…
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The General Assembly is supposed to vote on energy assistance legislation today. However, after coming in this morning, it appears that the plan has hit some road bumps in the negotiation process, and the difficulty is lasting into the evening as legislators and staff await the session to convene.
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“Phoning it in?”
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Following the rollout of the House GOP plan to implement a telecommuting plan statewide for government agencies, and encourage state businesses to allow telecommuting where practical, Senate Democrats took the low road about a plan that could save taxpayers money and alleviate traffic congestion.
The Senate Democrat spokesman Derek Slap said “We always knew the Republicans [...]
House GOP Proposes Telecommuting Pilot
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Program would save Taxpayer Dollars, Lessen Traffic on Highways
House Republicans today underscored their support for more flexible work weeks for state employees by promoting their own office plan to allow for telecommuting, a policy aimed at saving taxpayer dollars, making workers more productive and getting commuters off clogged highways.
“We want to make Connecticut and its [...]
Democrats Refuse to Discuss GOP Budget Alternative Once Again
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Tonight House Republicans once again offered their alternative “Do Something” budget, this time as an amendment to SB 51, An Act Concerning Legislative Recommendations Concerning the University of Connecticut Health Center.
Once Representative Kevin DelGobbo (R-Naugatuck), Ranking Member of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee presented the amendment, Majority Leader Christopher Donovan (D-Meriden) made a point of order [...]
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