Liberal democrats in the House of Representatives will renew their push this year for a more progressive tax system and legalized cannabis use while also pressing for new labor rules regarding worker schedules and an end to solitary confinement.
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Trump says he seeks bipartisanship, CT lawmakers skeptical
WASHINGTON — In his first State of the Union address President Donald Trump sought to send Americans a upbeat message – and Connecticut lawmakers showed up to make their points, too. Trump also said he is seeking bipartisanship, but Connecticut Democrats are skeptical.
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Trump talks tax reform but is mum on deduction CT taxpayers rely on
Speaking in Missouri Wednesday the president promoted four tax reform principles but offered few specifics and no indication on whether he’d continue to target a deduction that benefits Connecticut more than most other states.
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To lead effectively, Connecticut’s leaders must keep their word
For progressives to be successful, we need people to trust government. In 2014 Gov. Malloy ran on the firm pledge that he would not raise taxes. That pledge has been broken. And it was broken in the context of some nimble maneuvering to circumvent the spending cap. … To make government work better we have to keep faith with the people and to do that we have to be better about keeping our word.