Connecticut Deserves Better

With a projected budget deficit of between $337 and $550 million, Connecticut needs leadership that will act now to address our economic crisis.

Regrettably, Governor Rell's veto yesterday of both Democratic budget deficit bills promises to place even more unnecessary hardship on the shoulders of thousands of Connecticut residents that are already struggling mightily. 

At the same time as the Governor is cutting vital services for some of Connecticut's most needy families, she has now also blocked a solution that would have provided $76 million in revenue to the state by simply postponing tax cuts for individuals with estates valued at over $2 million.  

In this time of crisis, many have raised a remarkably fair question - "As so many struggle to find jobs, keep their homes, put food on their tables and cover basic health care costs, why should we provide immediate tax cuts to make life easier for the extremely wealthy?"

The Governor has repeatedly waited for the legislature to propose a solution, only to veto each proposal that crosses her desk.  By steadfastly refusing to consider any solution other than continued service cuts, the Governor has resigned herself to the status of roadblock.  We cannot afford roadblocks on the highway to economic recovery.

Connecticut needs leadership, bi-partisan compromise and a collective vision for our economic recovery.  Connecticut needs a Governor that will act quickly and decisively.  Connecticut deserves better.