Leadership
Follow Up from the Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth Commission Presentation
Thank you to all who attended the Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth Commission presentation on Monday night at Darien Library. Co-chairman James Smith, clearly articulated our state fiscal situation and outlined the solutions proposed by the bi-partisan Commission earlier this year. It was a great crowd with excellent questions. As mentioned, here are two…
Read MoreLearn About the Connecticut Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth for Connecticut
The Connecticut Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth was a provision in the Connecticut state budget that passed in October 2017. The commission (non-partisan) is made up of successful business owners and other stakeholders tasked with devising a plan to set our state on a path to fiscal stability/prosperity. This commission was co-chaired…
Read MoreConnecticut Legislators Have Two Choices
In today’s hastily called special session of the House where the Speaker hopes to prevent an override of Governor Malloy’s veto of our bipartisan budget, there are two choices- support our budget, or support the governor’s unnecessary cuts to education, programs for the developmentally disabled, Care 4 Kids and a host of other important priorities.
Read MoreSpecial Session to Vote on the Budget
Special Session today/tonight to debate and vote on the state budget. Three Democratic Senators — Doyle, Hartley and Slossberg — courageously crossed party lines to vote for the Republican budget proposal. Vote carried 21-15. This — now bipartisan budget –is being debated in the House Chamber now. A budget that is balanced, protects education, municipal…
Read MoreUpdate on Recent Legislative Action
I am following up on my update last week on the pending SEBAC (State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition) agreement and vote. With deep disappointment and equal dismay, I report to you that the State Senate approved this agreement to unionized state employee contracts yesterday. The vote was along party lines, with all 18 Democrat Senators…
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