Your taxes keep rising—so why is Connecticut broke? (see pdf for complete list) Connecticut residents pay the highest taxes in the entire country, second only to New York. Next year, lawmakers must close a multi-billion-dollar
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is a non-partisan effort to increase the public’s and policymaker’s understanding of the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the so called “stimulus bill,” as well as
By Lewis M. Andrews, Ph.D. With the cost of government at all levels – federal, state, and local – soaring wildly out of control, politicians will soon be forced to take the only action that
Natalie Kindred November 2007 For references, figures, and tables see the PDF attachment at the bottom of the page. Executive Summary Employment challenges represent a common thread through the otherwise diverse stories of Connecticut’s disadvantaged citizens. For recipients of
Report published in November 2007. Connecticut should reform its job training programs because a skilled workforce will attract new businesses. Download the Report Now
By D. Dowd Muska September 2007 For graphs and references, please see attached PDF. Growing Connecticut’s Economy: Corporatism vs. CapitalismExecutive Summary Connecticut’s economy has serious structural problems. Median household income is falling. Low paying jobs are replacing high-paying jobs. The
D. Dowd Muska June 2007 References, Tables, Charts, and suggestions for additional Yankee Research can be found in the PDF attached below. Executive SummaryConnecticut’s property-tax burden has risen steadily — at a rate faster than inflation and
April 2007For references, see the PDF attachment at the bottom of the page.Dozens of agencies, hundreds of employees, and thousands of clients. Federal, state, municipal, and nonprofit collaboration. Funding. Connecticut’s system of social service delivery
April 2007For references, see the PDF attachment at the bottom of the page.Dozens of agencies, hundreds of employees, and thousands of clients. Federal, state, municipal, and nonprofit collaboration. Funding. Connecticut’s system of social service delivery
March 7, 2007One month ago, Governor M. Jodi Rell announced her budget for the 2008 and 2009 fiscal years. The cornerstone of her plan is a 10 percent hike in Connecticut’s income tax, designed to