Senator Harkin Will Chair Kennedy’s Committee
Yesterday it became official that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will assume the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP). He and Senator Kennedy were not only…
UConn Economist Sees Education as Essential for Economic Recovery
UConn Professor of Economics and Director of the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, Fred Carstensen presented to CEA field staff today on the status of the Connecticut economy. While the…
April (usually) is the Cruelest Month …
…but not this year. June may well take that prize. For educators the first week in June begins the dash to the finish line. Usually this is a time of…
Towns and Cities Left Waiting
Legislators and Governor Rell are still a long way from a budget deal after the close of the regular session on Wednesday. One thing Republicans and Democrats agree on, however,…
Budget Agreement Still Out of Reach
With only seven hours left before the legislative session closes tonight, a balanced budget is still out of reach. Governor Rell, Democrats, and Republicans have all crafted budget proposals this…