Democrats Won’t Convene in Special Session Friday, Cafero Worried about Growing Deficit

by: Maximum Lawman December 30, 2008

HARTFORD – The legislature’s Democratic majority has decided not to convence in special session Friday to address the state’s growing budget deficit. “I understand the logistical and expense issues in having a special session five days prior to a new legislature being sworn in,” said House Republican Leader Larry Cafero. “However, I also recognize the [...]

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 [...]