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 | May 19, 2011 | Features, General, Video
Ed Crane, founder and president of the Cato Institute, spoke at a Yankee Institute for Public Policy luncheon on April 14. He took a number of questions after his address. “The energy and hope for the Republican Party is the Tea Party,” Crane said. “The freshman...
by Zachary Janowski | May 6, 2011 | Features, General, Health Care, Video
The Windham cable access show Face of Pro-Life invited Zachary Janowski to talk about SustiNet on March 22. Although the legislation has changed since this appearance was recorded, it still provides a good summary of SustiNet’s ultimate goals and the challenges...
by Zachary Janowski | Apr 26, 2011 | Features, General, Taxes & Spending, Video
“At some point this debate is not about spending in the abstract. It’s about what the proper role of government is,” said Ed Crane, founder and president of the Cato Institute, at a luncheon held April 14 by the Yankee Institute for Public Policy. “Somebody has to...
by Zachary Janowski | Apr 18, 2011 | Features, General, Video
“One thing I feel strongly about is American exceptionalism,” said Ed Crane, founder and president of the Cato Institute, at a luncheon held Thursday by the Yankee Institute for Public Policy. Crane said he objects to President Barack Obama’s view of American...
by Zachary Janowski | Mar 14, 2011 | Features, General, Taxes & Spending, Video
Connecticut lawmakers balanced the state budget last year by instituting a new tax on electric bills. Although, the new tax went into effect Jan. 1, 2011, for Connecticut Light & Power customers, it goes largely unnoticed because it replaces a fee customers paid...