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...
by Zachary Janowski | May 27, 2011 | Features, General
The Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists awarded Raising Hale first prize in the in-depth series category for online media for its three-part series on the legislative redistricting process in Connecticut. Connecticut SPJ announced the award at its annual...
by Zachary Janowski | May 26, 2011 | Features, General
According to a former Clinton Administration labor lawyer the captive audience bill being considered by the Connecticut Senate could prompt costly lawsuits against the state by employers or even the federal government. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius senior counsel...
