People believe the property tax burden can be significantly reduced by sharing services on a regional basis.
Regionalism
Posted inPolitics
CT, NY, NJ and PA seek common approach to pot
The governors of four northeastern states are exploring a regional approach to the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Posted inTransportation
Cuomo is coming to talk about regionalism, pot and transportation
The governors of Connecticut and New York share an interest in regionalism.
Posted inCities & Towns, Economic Development
Want to prosper? Act like a region, proponents say
The argument usually put forward for regionalism in Connecticut is that it can save money. And it can, but that may not be the best reason to consider metropolitan cooperation. Towns also can make money by developing their regional economies. Second of three articles.
Posted inCities & Towns
Has regionalism’s time finally come?
While autonomous municipal government — home rule — is the norm and likely to remain so, regional cooperation has been inching ahead. Now with the state and several large cities facing severe fiscal challenges, mayors such as Hartford’s Luke Bronin and others, including the state’s major municipal advocacy group, are pushing for more regional sharing.