Dan Haar: A Scary Look At The State’s 4,200 Threatened Layoffs Dan Haar, Hartford Courant, May 17, 2017 What would 4,200 state employee layoffs look like? It’s scary, and not just for targeted workers and the people who depend on…
GOP asks far more of labor to offset eroding CT tax receipts By: KEITH M. PHANEUF | May 16, 2017 KYLE CONSTABLE / CTMIRROR.ORG House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, discusses the House Republicans’ proposed budget revisions. House and Senate…
May 2017 A Better Approach to Budgeting: Concerns about the Austerity Approach of State Budget Proposals Connecticut’s budget is the clearest statement of its policy priorities. As such, it should prioritize revenue and expense options that advance long-term inclusive economic…
Political climate makes for tough choice for Connecticut Democrats By Mary O’Leary, moleary@nhregister.com, @nhrmoleary on Twitter POSTED: 05/08/17 NEW HAVEN >> Fear apparently is stalking the Democratic caucuses at the state Capitol as bills get watered down and lawmakers look…