by Zachary Janowski | Jun 10, 2011 | Features, General, Taxes & Spending
SEBAC Q&A at the Armory Hour 1 from Union Info on Vimeo. Workers around the country are envious of Connecticut state employees according to their lead negotiator. Daniel Livingston, chief negotiator for the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition, said other...
by Zachary Janowski | Jun 9, 2011 | Features, General, State Budget
Actuarial estimates and other documents obtained in a Freedom of Information Act request show how the state will save $1 billion by implementing a union concession agreement negotiated by Gov. Dannel Malloy’s administration. However, the documents do not include...
by Zachary Janowski | Jun 3, 2011 | Features, General, State Budget, Video
Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland addressed a Yankee Institute luncheon May 25, sharing his thoughts on the state’s budget and economic future. Rowland’s political career ended when he resigned the Governorship, pleaded guilty to one corruption charge and served...
by Zachary Janowski | Jun 1, 2011 | Features, General, State Budget
The State of Connecticut is budgeted to run a surplus next year, but that result only occurs under the state’s unique system of accounting. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles the state would have a larger surplus during the current year and a deficit next...
by Zachary Janowski | May 31, 2011 | Features, General, State Budget
The Department of Public Utility Control will shrink from five commissioners to three when it merges with the Department of Environmental Protection later this year, according to several sources familiar with legislative negotiations. Former Republican state...
