Handling the Deficit

by: Red Baron September 24, 2008

With the state’s budget deficit looming at over $300 million, House Republican Leader Larry Cafero talks about the ways we can address this problem.
House and Senate Republicans are holding an informational budget forum on Thursday morning, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building. 
Democrats are apparently not interested in doing anything until November 18th… [...]

Telecommuting Gathers Support

by: Red Baron July 21, 2008

While legislative Democrats double talk on the issue of Telecommuting brought to the forefront by House Republicans last week, the plan to allow state employees to telecommute one day a week, saving taxpayer dollars, alleviating traffic congestion and saving fuel, the plan is gathering critical support.
The Hartford Courant editorialized in favor of the proposal and points [...]