6 February 2012, 3:16 pm
Conn. school proposal could cost cities millionsBoston.comBy Stephanie Reitz AP / February 6, 2012 HARTFORD, Conn.—A new proposal to expand Connecticut's charter schools could cost some of the state's most impoverished cities more than $1 million annually, a potential source of friction as... Read More »
6 February 2012, 2:45 pm
Greenwich Legislators Take on Transit IssuesThe Daily GreenwichGREENWICH, Conn. – Legislators from Greenwich met with other Fairfield County leaders recently to discuss local transportation issues that have far-reaching effects on the statewide economy, including rail improvements and grants to su... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:53 pm
Wilton State Rep Calls for Attention to RailroadsThe Daily Easton“Reliable, frequent, and safe service on this line is key for attracting and retaining jobs in the state. This is literally an engine for Connecticut's economy.” According to Lavielle, the Danbury and New Canaan branches are he... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:01 pm
Generaly Assembly Reconvenes on WednesdayPatch.comConnecticut's financial problems will likely extend beyond the current biennium's projected deficits, said local lawmakers. Fred Carstensen, Director for the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at UConn said he doesn't think the Apri... Read More »
6 February 2012, 8:01 am
Foreclosure Mediation Can Save Millions of Homes and Taxpayer MoneyMarketWatch (press release)The report includes examples of programs that are more successful (Connecticut, Nevada, and New York) and those that are less so; state references per section; tables; and a history, including statistics, o... Read More »
6 February 2012, 7:02 am
What Smart Business Owners Will Do in 2012: Prepare for the Worst as the ...MarketWatch (press release)"When planning for the year, businesses will also need to take into account specific challenges posed by slow economic growth. For example, there is likely to be an upsurge in taxation from state j... Read More »
6 February 2012, 4:42 am
Is next state tax debate nearer than expected?The Connecticut Mirror"The governor's budget passed by the Democrats continues to fall apart ... despite the largest tax increase in state history," added Senate Minority Leader John P. McKinney, R-Fairfield. Even Malloy's fellow Democrats in the... Read More »
6 February 2012, 3:42 am
Capitol DisPatch: First Days And Fundraising FoilsPatch.comConnecticut's financial problems will likely extend beyond the current biennium's projected deficits, said local lawmakers. Fred Carstensen, Director for the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at UConn said he doesn't think... Read More »
5 February 2012, 9:21 am
Wall Street JournalAP-CT--Session Opens, 1st Ld-Writethru,962Hartford CourantAP Associated Press Education reforms, job creation and modernizing Connecticut's liquor laws are some of the top issues state lawmakers will be tackling when they return to the Capitol on Wednesday for the new legislat... Read More »
5 February 2012, 12:14 am
CT leads US high-tech, but nation losing groundHartford BusinessEven though Connecticut leads the nation in many educational and manufacturing indicators, industry groups push for the state systems to improve to help the entire country reverse its downward trend. “As we look at this as an economic... Read More »
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