Washington Monument syndrome – Chris Powell column

Taxes in Connecticut can’t be cut while personnel costs stay exempt

By CHRIS POWELL For the second straight year hundreds of people in Bloomfield are sore that while their side prevailed overwhelmingly in a referendum on the town budget, which they opposed, they still lost and the budget again has been deemed approved, this time with a 3% tax increase. Some property owners will end upContinue reading “Taxes in Connecticut can’t be cut while personnel costs stay exempt”

Can government in Connecticut ever become relevant again?

By Chris Powell Even more than its ever-increasing expense, the biggest failure of government in Connecticut may be its lack of relevance. News and commentary last week raised several examples. It was reported that the upcoming session of the General Assembly is expected to see a renewed attempt to prohibit “legacy” admissions in public andContinue reading “Can government in Connecticut ever become relevant again?”