Archive for Opinion

CT Gov Malloy, on signing bill to repeal capital punishment

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

Is prayer 'unconstitutional'?

by: admin May 6, 2010
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“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.

Credit rating agencies accused of illegally costing towns millions

by: admin July 8, 2009
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“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

Sen. Prague urges Gov. Rell to sign bill on blocking ash landfill

by: admin June 15, 2009
Sen. Edith Prague.

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.

A budget we can afford

by: admin June 1, 2009
Gov. M. Jodi Rell

“The bloat of bureaucracy is no more affordable now than when I first spoke of it in February.” – Gov. Rell

FairTax holds answers to many of the country's economic ills

by: admin April 17, 2009
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The FairTax eliminates a multitude of payroll and extravagant taxes and replaces it with a 23% consumption tax.

LIFE STAR needs rescuing

by: admin April 2, 2009
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LIFE STAR – a “critical care air medical transport service” – is the only critical care helicopter in Connecticut.

This site is under construction

by: admin March 10, 2009
Brenda Sulllivan | HTNP Editor

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 [...]

Please oppose the Employee Free Choice Act

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 [...]

The impact of Gov. Rell's proposed budget on the University of Connecticut

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 [...]