Will Democrats Work on the Budget Deficit this Week?

by: Maximum Lawman December 29, 2008

Will we see action Friday on the budget deficit? We won’t hold our breath, you shouldn’t either. One prominent Democrat has already said it’s unlikely. Gov. M. Jodi Rell told the Associated Press last week that she would consider it irresponsible if lawmakers facing a big state budget deficit sat on their hands for a [...]

Cut State Spending or Increase State Revenue?

by: Maximum Lawman November 13, 2008

A forum Thursday sponsored by a state merchants association saw a panel of legislators chime in on a gloomy budget prognosis issued by Gov. M. Jodi Rell, and business owners who attended saw two different philosophies on how to address the crisis. While Democrats Chris Donovan and Don Williams talked about leaving all options open, [...]

“Phoning it in?”

by: Red Baron July 17, 2008

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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 [...]