Archive for Opinion
by: submitted press release
April 27, 2012

“The people of this state pay for appeal after appeal, and then watch time and again as defendants are marched in front of the cameras, giving them a platform of public attention they don’t deserve. It is sordid attention that rips open never-quite-healed wounds. The 11 men currently on death row in Connecticut are far more likely to die of old age than they are to be put to death.” – CT Gov. Dannel P. Malloy
by: admin
May 6, 2010

“However, individuals such as (the) plaintiffs, who do not pray and feel marginalized as a result of the government’s message of prayer, suffer a distinct harm,” the judge wrote.
by: admin
July 8, 2009

“We demand that the dual standard, anti-taxpayer system be stopped and that the rating agencies pay money back to municipalities, as well as penalties and disgorgement of funds. Most important, we seek to end Wall Street’s unconscionable, costly, secret tax on towns and cities.” — Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal
by: admin
June 15, 2009

There is apparently a great deal of money involved, too, because CRRA has offered Franklin $5 per ton of ash it would dump: $1.5 million for the estimated 300,000 tons of ash per year.
by: admin
June 1, 2009

“The bloat of bureaucracy is no more affordable now than when I first spoke of it in February.” – Gov. Rell
by: admin
April 17, 2009

The FairTax eliminates a multitude of payroll and extravagant taxes and replaces it with a 23% consumption tax.
by: admin
April 2, 2009

LIFE STAR – a “critical care air medical transport service” – is the only critical care helicopter in Connecticut.
by: admin
March 10, 2009

Good day — as you can we see, we are introducing a newly designed Web site. What you are now looking at, however, is not the final appearance – Once up and running, we are sure you will enjoy the new look and features. Until then, your patience is appreciated. — Brenda Sullivan, Editor Posted [...]
by: John Queen- Board Chair - Highland Mfg. Inc.
February 6, 2009

Under card check, they would have nothing more than a process that is designed to allow pro-union workers and union organizers to intimidate, harass and coerce employees into joining a union. As manufacturers, we are writing to urge you to vote against the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act, and protect our workers’ right to a [...]
by: Michael J. Hogan - President University of Connecticut
February 6, 2009

Gov. Rell has proposed a one-year delay in the UCONN 2000 program – and is proposing legislation that would require public colleges and universities to obtain prior state approval to fill positions. To Members of the UConn Community, I am writing to share with you information concerning Gov. Rell’s proposed budget for the next biennium [...]