The Making of King Dannel
In my Connecticut News Junkie piece for this week, I write about the making of King Dannel as the legislature abdicates its traditional role as the state’s financial decision-maker. At the center of the budgetary house of cards, however, were always the savings to be gleaned from employee concessions and contract givebacks. The Governor’s passive-aggressive [...]
» Read MoreBright Red Flag for Entrepreneurs
While most other states are working to improve their economies by making the local business environment more attractive to employers, Connecticut is going a different direction this week. The General Assembly recently passed and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed Senate Bill 913, An Act Mandating Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave to Employees. It will serve as a bright red warning flag to entrepreneurs thinking about locating their business in Connecticut.
» Read MoreRacing to the Finish Line
Legislators spent the final days of the 2011 Legislative Session sprinting toward the finish line. The State House passed 10 bills on Monday, 29 bills on Tuesday, and an incredible 62 bills on Wednesday, the last day. Combined, the three-day stretch of 101 bills accounted for 22.79 percent of 443 bills that passed the House [...]
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