WASHINGTON — Connecticut’s accountants are bracing to deliver bad news to clients this tax season because of new federal tax overhaul.
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Authorized a year ago, new retirement program languishes
Democrats were quick to denounce President Trump and congressional Republicans last week for trying to thwart plans by Connecticut and other states to offer retirement savings plans to low-wage, private-sector workers. But Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is responsible for the state’s making no progress on a controversial program state legislators authorized a full year ago.
Scott Jackson headed to DOL, Dennis Murphy to DMV
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is breaking with long practice by going outside the ranks of organized labor for a new commissioner of labor by naming former Hamden Mayor Scott Jackson, one of several key personnel moves made Monday. Malloy also sent Dennis Murphy, the administration’s long-time trouble-shooter to DMV as acting commissioner.
Malloy names Hamden mayor as his new municipal liaison
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy named Hamden Mayor Scott Jackson on Tuesday to join his budget office as its chief liaison with cities and towns.
Sandy Hook commission thanked, but not entirely embraced
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy accepted the final report of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission on Friday, somberly and profusely thanking its 15 members while offering no support for further restrictions on firearms and ammunition.