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
Connecticut’s legislature is currently considering HB 6929, a bill that would increase the state’s film tax credit, in the hopes of stimulating the state’s economy. All evidence points to Connecticut’s film tax credit being a […]
A coalition of communists, socialists, labor unions and other progressive groups will be uniting to demand a “tax the rich, fund public education, cap the rent and more” budget at the state Capitol, May 17. “Equity […]
Connecticut’s struggling small businesses will be saddled with more obligations and costs if a bill expanding paid sick time passes. On May 8, the Appropriations Committee favorably voted on S.B. 1178, which covers all […]
Connecticut’s race to the bottom in best individual income tax has stalled — ranking 47th for the third consecutive year. Only New Jersey, California and New York received worse marks, according to a recent Tax […]
According to Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management’s and Comptroller’s latest estimates, overall revenue grew 4.4% from Fiscal Year 2022 to 2023 with a rise in non-tax revenue overcoming a decrease in tax revenue. Total […]
Until the session’s end on June 6, Connecticut lawmakers will be voting on more than 700 bills ranging from government transparency, the environment, education, healthcare and — of course — taxes and spending. Since January, […]
Connecticut is ready for its Hollywood close-up — but at what cost? The movie industry’s glitz and glamour has lured lawmakers to introduce a new bill expanding the film tax credit, established by the General […]
The University of Connecticut believes a new bill requiring public institutions of higher education to adopt a freedom of expression policy by Jan. 1, 2024, is “not necessary.” During a Higher Education and Employment Advancement […]
Secretary of the State (SOTS), Stephanie Thomas, testified in front of the General Obligation Bonding Subcommittee on Monday (April 10) requesting $25 million in bonding to replace 20-year-old ballot tabulators statewide. According to Sec. Thomas […]
