Today’s Bipartisan Vote on the Budget
Rep. Terrie Wood’s update from the State Capitol on the vote for a bipartisan budget in the House of Representatives today.
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 MoreFamilies First Rally in Hartford
Proud to rally today in Hartford in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As a state and society we are judged by how well we care for the most vulnerable among us. Lacking a budget, we are not providing adequate resources for these families. Simply not right.
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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