HARTFORD—Rep. Penny Bacchiochi today voted against a controversial budget plan that would close prisons while imposing business-crippling taxes, forcing companies to layoff employees at a time when Connecticut is struggling to keep jobs within its borders.
Connecticut faces a two-year budget shortfall upward of $9 million, but instead of answering the call from residents to change [...]
What are we doing in Hartford?
That’s a question I’ve heard a lot from constituents over the last couple of months—constituents concerned about the state’s financial troubles and how it affects their lives.
And, yes, the budget debate at the Capitol does affect you.
If you’re just tuning in, here’s a recap on what’s transpired so far: It [...]
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she has signed a bill that will help more students get access to low-interest loans for higher education through a financing partnership the she helped establish last year with Connecticut credit unions. Rep. Penny Bacchiochi supported the legislation during a May 22 vote, which saw the House of Representatives [...]
HARTFORD — A balanced, no-tax-increase budget that wouldn’t require towns to pay a higher percentage of their resident state trooper bills was rejected by the legislature’s majority party today through an inane parliamentary procedure, Rep. Penny Bacchiochi said. The House Republican budget would restore some deep proposed cuts, and preserve all local aid—without increasing taxes [...]
HARTFORD—State Rep. Penny Bacchiochi today supported bills aimed at providing financial assistance to veterans in Connecticut.
The first, An Act Concerning Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption, cuts back the red tape and makes it easier for them to sign on for their tax breaks. According to the S.B. 846, once the veteran has submitted proof of [...]
