Should we expect better?

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:01:00 +0000

Connecticut residents pay the highest taxes in the United States for state and local government. In most towns and cities the largest portion of their taxes goes to fund the education budget, yet the states portion of funding for K-12 ranks it 45th in the nation. With this lack of funding there is no surprise Connecticut has the largest education achievement gap in the nation. Lack of funding from the state means more emphasis on property taxes to pay for education.

This year the Democrat controlled legislature passed a budget that reduced the funding for K-12 education. They also reduced funding for the University of Connecticut, the Connecticut University System and the Connecticut Community College System.

Since we are the highest taxpayers where is the money going? I have my thoughts but I am interested in yours.

Are 347 taxes and fees too much or too few to run Connecticut's government?

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:29:00 +0000

I know from experience there are too many taxes and fees in Connecticut. I watch as businesses close their doors for good or move to a business friendly state. As those businesses are lost so are the jobs needed to keep or families here in Connecticut. Our children are graduating college and have few options for employment. Connecticut ranks last in job creation in the nation for the past twenty years.

Do you think Connecticut’s high cost of doing business has a negative impact in its poor economy? I know as a business owner it does.

If we continue government as usual we will sit by and watch businesses leave, jobs dwindle and families suffer.