Archive for February, 2010

Rep. Candelora Criticizes Sick Leave Proposal

by: streadwell February 25, 2010

Rep. Candelora Criticizes Sick Leave Proposal
Connecticut Manufacturers Say Bill Will Kill Jobs
 Rep. Candelora, assailed Democratic leaders for trying to impose a job-killing mandatory sick leave proposal on all businesses today during a manufacturing business panel discussion today at the Legislative Office Building. House Democratic leadership held a press conference today on the mandatory sick leave [...]

Bond Indebtedness: Borrowing Only What the State Can Afford to Pay Back

by: Rep. Vincent Candelora February 24, 2010

Connecticut has one of the highest indebtedness in the country. Unfortunately, because revenues continue to drop, our percentage of debt in relation to how it funds the overall budget has increased.  Now the legislature must cancel proposed bond projects this session in order to comply with state law and prevent a downgrade of our bond [...]