Fiscal Policy
Hartford’s hidden taxes
On Feb. 8, Governor Malloy put forth his vision for our state budget for 2018 and 2019. Deficit projections currently forecast at $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, make balancing a budget a challenge. Our governor’s fiscal solution to bring spending in line with revenues — push tax increases down to the municipal level and…
Read MoreChallenges lie ahead in state government
On Jan. 4, the 2017 legislative session, began debating issues in Hartford that are of immense importance to our communities, our families and ourselves. Of these, the most important is to set a budget for fiscal years ’18 and ’19 that will balance core government services with fiscal prudence. With the historic Republican gains in…
Read MoreNew Connecticut Regional Tax Structure is Devoid of Common Sense
As Connecticut residents, all of us have much to be proud of…a diverse and vibrant population, beautiful coastlines and an inspired history. However, our state’s fiscal status is not among our best assets. In fact, we continue with record deficits and a legacy of record tax increases without the revenues for a balanced budget. …
Read MoreHow to bring prosperity back to Connecticut
With all the controversy at the presidential level this election season, it is quite easy to lose sight of the important races for state representative and state senate. Arguably, more laws that affect our personal prosperity and our daily lives are passed by the legislature in Hartford than in our nation’s capitol. A stark…
Read MoreCT’s Transportation and Budget Crisis…Truths and Untruths
In reading a story recently in The Hour titled “Battle Shaping Up Over Fare Hikes” written by Bill Cummings, I found myself just shaking my head at statements from Senator Bob Duff. (Sen. Duff represents most of Darien and all of Norwalk.) Some facts need to be laid out, and misleading/incorrect statements need to be…
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