Malloy’s incredible and stunningly irresponsible budget plan makes an appearance - Wait, What?:
by jonpelto
Governor Malloy told the Connecticut General Assembly; “The budget I am proposing today keeps Connecticut moving forward… [and is] “an honest, balanced budget [that emphasizes] living within our means.” A proposed state budget that Coddles the rich by refusing, once again, to require them to pay their fair share in taxes Includes the largest gas [...]
by jonpelto
CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf has posted an article outlining the budget plan Governor Malloy will be presenting to the Connecticut General Assembly later today.
After reading the article, an experienced “Connecticut budget watcher” would be forced to say; “imagine the worst, fiscally irresponsible scenario and then triple or quadruple the negative aspects of the plan” … and you still don’t get to what Governor Malloy will be presenting for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2014-2015 state budget.
Much more will become available as the day goes on, but here are the highlights (or more accurately – low lights) of the Governor’s budget proposal.
While promising a budget that has no new taxes, preserves his education reform program and dramatically expands spending in a few key areas, it is now clear that the Governor’s
