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Phaneuf - Journal Inquirer - Sept 1, 2009 There is always room for pork Crisis budget still contains earmarks for Democratic districts Keith M. Phaneuf - Journal Inquirer - Sept 1, 2009 WHAT THE STATE GIVETH TO SOME TOWNS, IT TAKETH AWAY FROM OTHERS! WAS YOUR TOWN ON THE RECEIVING END OF STATE GRANTS?OR DID TAXPAYERS IN YOUR TOWN SEND MORE MONEY TO THE STATE THAN WHAT YOUR TOWN RECEIVED IN RETURN? The Federation of CT - Taxpayer Organizations - Aug 2009 Rell tax plan lobs a softer hit to wealthy than expected She would increase income taxes, but give a break on the estate tax for properties worth more than $2 million Journal Inquirer - By Keith M. Phaneuf - Aug 28, 2009 Judge holds Connecticut campaign financing is unconstitutional Attorney General Richard Blumenthal expected to seek a stay of the ruling from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York. Journal Inquirer - Alex Wood and Keith M. Phaneuf - Aug 28, 2009 Democrats offer new budget proposals, optimism Democrats have proposed nearly $2 billion to be raised this fiscal year and next Journal Inquirer - Keith M. Phaneuf - August 19, 2009 Budget standoff comes with a new price. Nappier expects state to face higher charges. If state government bond rating is downgraded, Nappier said, Connecticut could face added interest costs as high as $80 million this fiscal year. Journal Inquirer - Keith M. Phaneuf - Aug 18, 2009 Rell, lawmakers face deadline that carries $1 billion penalty State Comptroller Nancy Wyman said she is required by law to use the Rainy Day Fund, to close the deficit if one exists two months after the fiscal year has ended. Journal Inquirer - Keith M. Phaneuf - July 2009 Rell popularity takes tumble, legislators in free-fall Rell, a Republican, scores highest in her own party, with an 81 percent approval rating, and among independent voters, with 70 percent. Among Democrats, 49 percent approve of Rell and 45 percent disapprove. Keith M. Phaneuf - Journal Inquirer - July 2009 State workers making six figures, in retirement Nearly 200 retired state employees or their spouses are receiving, or are about to begin receiving, annual pensions of more than $100,000 Don Michak - Journal Inquirer - July 2009 Big raise set for top pension fund official The next chief investment officer for the state pension fund will be paid between $275,000 and $350,000 annually Don Michak - Journal Inquirer - July, 2009 Is the state sweeping its budget problems where they wont be seen? An Analysis by the Journal Inquirer on the State Budget. Keith M. Phaneuf - Journal Inquirer - July 2009 ANALYSIS... Democrat budget riddled with holes Gov Rell said ... The Democrat Budget contains so many holes that new and higher taxes would be needed every year for years to come. Journal Inquirer - Keith M. Phaneuf - June 29, 2009 Democrats send budget to Rell Governor expected to veto $2.5 billion tax package Journal Inquirer - Keith M. Phaneuf - June 28, 2009 State Unions Approve Concessions Two sides appear to have agreed to a two-year no-layoff provision.... Hartford Courant - John Lender - May 8, 2009 State Treasurer Says It is Time To Clean House At Bank Of America State Treasurer Nappier oversees the $20 billion Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds The Hartford Courant - Staff - April 2009 CONGRATULATIONS TO GOVERNOR RELL ON HER RECENTLY RELEASED BUDGET. With 5 million private sector workers on the unemployment line, Gov Rell did what most of us are doing with our own budgets - downsizing. The Federation of - Ct Taxpayer Organizations - Feb, 2009 The Federation Supports the No Tax Increase Budget Proposed by Gov. Rell We encourage the State Legislature to immediately enact reforms to Binding Arbitration Laws. Press Conference - Feb 11, 2009 - Remarks from The Federation Offers Suggestions for the Upcoming Budget Cap Local Property Taxes, Reform State Binding Arbitration Laws, and More The Federation of - Connecticut Taxpayer Org. - 2009 Governor Rell Announces Current Year Deficit Skyrockets to Nearly 922 Million Dollars Governor Rell - St of CT - 2009 Tab for state employees rising Nearly one-third of that 18.41 billion dollar plan will be spent on state workers, retirees, and their families Journal Inquirer - Keith M. Phaneuf - 2008 BOND ALLOCATION DATABASE Various Search Engines State of CT - State Comptroller - 2008 2008-2009 BUDGET Impact of 2009 Budget Rescissions Office of Policy and Management and more The Federation of - Connecticut Taxpayer Organizations - 2008 Governor Rell FY 2008-09 Midterm Budget Adjustments Budget Address February 6, 2008 and More Susan Kniep - FCTO - Feb 2008 Governor Rell - Surplus Up $92 Million Governor Rell to Mayors - Democrats Budget Proposal Has Dire Consequences for Municipalities Susan Kniep - FCTO - April 2007 STATE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Budget Documents from 2002 to 2007 OPM - State of Connecticut - August 2006 Governor M. Jodi Rell delivers her State of the State Address. Review Governor Rells FY 2006-07 Midterm Budget Adjustments. Staff - State Capital - 2006 BONDING PROCESS IN CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, AND NEW YORK A comparison of the process Connecticut uses to authorize state bonds with that used by Massachusetts and New York. Staff - Office of Legislative Research - 2004 CONNECTICUT’S 2003 -2005 BIENNIAL BUDGET State of Connecticut 2003-2005 Budget Staff - State of Connecticut - 2005 Understanding the Budget Process in Connecticut Connecticut budget process can seem intimidating, but it need not be. The budget drives most of Connecticut state policies, especially in health care. Advocates are well advised to pay attention and learn the basics. Staff - Health Advocacy Toolbox - 2005 State Ends Year with $900,000 Surplus State Comptroller Nancy Wyman Says State Will End Fiscal Year with $900,000 Surplus Nancy Wyman - State of Connecticut - June 1, 2004 Let the Sun Shine in on the Legislature State taxes were raised by $490 million for the biennium and the citizens were not given the proper input. State Rep Seam Williams - State Legislator - Jan 16, 2004 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF BALANCED BUDGET LAW A legislative history of the law requiring a balanced budget, including legislative intent and a brief description of the political circumstances surrounding its passage. Office of Legislative Research - State of Connecticut - February, 2002 Economic Development Assistance and Job Creation from 1995 to 2001. A review of the total value of financial assistance the state economic development agencies provided to businesses from FYs 1995 to 2001 and the total number of jobs created. Office of Legislative Research - State of Connecticut - Feb 2002 Rowland Signs Final 4 Bills New 13.5 Billion Dollar Budget Enacted Gov. John G. Rowland signed the final four bills Wednesday to enact the new 13.5 billion dollar state budget. Christopher Keating - Hartford Courant - August 21, 2003 Source nytimes.com National Debt Details Welcome Fellow Taxpayers We invite you to join with The Federation of Connecticut Taxpayer Organizations, Inc. (FCTO) and work to Reduce Your State and Local Taxes more...