When session began in early January, the firehose of ‘bad’ bills — ideas that would have limit free market opportunities, property rights and individual liberties — was relentless. And the range crossed the spectrum […]
Policy Brief
Overview: Respect the Cap!The contentious debate of 1991 over imposing a state income tax was resolved in part because of an important compromise: A spending cap would accompany the new tax that would put reasonable […]
New research released today by the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, in conjunction with the Liberty Foundation, shows that one in 20 Connecticut residents has given up looking for work since 2008.The state’s labor participation […]
A ROADMAP FOR RENEWAL:Policy Solutions to RevitalizeConnecticut2014YANKEE INSTITUTE YANKEE INSTITUTEFor Public PolicyINTRODUCTIONIn response to a recent Yankee Institute mailing, several residents – and former residents – sent back the following unsolicited replies:“I’m considering joining those […]
Do you ever wonder why our taxes are so high and yet our roads are still falling apart, and our schools are still struggling, and we continue to face deficits year after year? Our sky-high […]
For all footnotes, please see attached PDF. A ROADMAP FOR RENEWAL:Policy Solutions to Revitalize Connecticut2014 INTRODUCTION In response to a recent Yankee Institute mailing, several residents – and former residents – sent back the following […]
A Roadmap to Renewal:POLICY SOLUTIONS TO REVITALIZE CONNECTICUTConnecticut can prosper again!Lately we’ve heard the frustration in the voices of friends, neighbors and family members who have moved or who have thought about moving from Connecticut:“I’m considering joining those that have moved out.”“I left ! […]
Kids in Connecticut are born broke – more than $27,000 in debt – because of billions in unfunded pension promises. State estimates suggest citizens owe $25 billion, but this Yankee Institute study found the real […]
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFPursuant to Supreme Court Rule 37.2(b), the Yankee Institute for Public Policy (“Yankee Institute”), respectfully moves for leave to file the accompanying amicus curiae brief in support of […]
34% of unionized Connecticut workers would quit their union if they couldEAST HARTFORD – A third of union households in Connecticut say they would opt out of their union if given the chance, according to […]
