Yankee Institute applauds Governor Lamont’s remarks indicating his interest in property tax relief. Connecticut homeowners face property tax bills that are both higher and rising faster than they are in neighboring states. Our state has
Yankee Institute Statement
“Gov. Lamont’s decision to exempt his recently-formed Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group from Freedom of Information laws is unacceptable and should be reversed. The Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group is tasked with making decisions that will impact
“Yankee Institute appreciates Gov. Lamont creating a state-focused task force to determine how best to reopen Connecticut businesses. As the governor constitutes this panel, it is imperative that he include representatives of a range of
We appreciate Gov. Ned Lamont’s efforts on behalf of Connecticut – along with all those on the front lines — during these difficult and unprecedented times. However, the declaration that businesses and schools will remain
Yankee Institute response to calls for increasing taxes and size of government to mitigate recession
“Calls for raising Connecticut taxes and increasing the size of state government ignore twelve years of Connecticut’s economic and fiscal history. We have seen three major tax increases – including raising taxes on the wealthy
“Yankee Institute welcomes Gov. Lamont’s decision to end the push for tolls this year, and stands ready to help find a fairer way to address Connecticut’s transportation needs — one that doesn’t involve tolling people
“We appreciate Governor Lamont’s efforts to fix this year’s budget deficit without any major tax increases, and we hope the governor will continue to resist calls to increase the state’s income tax and capital gains
“The proposal by Democrats in the House of Representatives to toll only trucks is like a case of déjà vu. Gov. Ned Lamont campaigned on tolling only trucks but reversed that campaign promise mere months
“We appreciate Gov. Ned Lamont abandoning previous plans calling for 50 to 80 tolling gantries throughout Connecticut and seeking a variety of ways to leverage federal dollars in order to fund transportation projects in our
“As Governor Ned Lamont meets with legislative leaders tomorrow to discuss transportation funding, we hope he will remember his campaign promise to save taxpayer money by reaching a deal with Connecticut’s government unions. Connecticut’s fiscal