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Lorraine Li, Assistant Professor
"Connecticut's public higher education, especially its community colleges, are a great value and have incredible benefits for students, employers and the community. We prepare students for jobs, which feed back into the state and community." -Lorraine Li [caption id="attachment_731" align="alignright" width="256" caption="Lorraine Li, Assistant Professor, Gateway Community College"][/caption] Lorraine Li is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Gateway Community College. Education is a key component to keeping our state on track during this economic crisis. People don't stop depending on public services just because the Governor is cutting back. In fact, cutting public services is the worst thing that can be done in this ...
Response to Governor’s Budget Address: Connecticut Has a Revenue Problem, Not a Spending Problem
by Matt O'Connor on February 16thIn his budget address, Governor Dannel Malloy asked for middle class families, including state employees, to make significant sacrifices. While state workers agree that these are difficult times, it is our belief that Connecticut has a revenue problem and not a spending problem.
Asking middle class workers to accept higher taxes, and asking those middle class workers who are state employees to accept $1 billion in concessions, while asking Connecticut’s wealthiest residents to increase their tax rate only two-tenths of one percent does not seem balanced to us. Read more…
State Union Coalition Vows To Protect Public Structures
February 15th
State workers remain committed to the preservation of vital public services
February 1stAll eyes are on the state capitol now that the Governor and his administration are putting together their budget proposal. Those who understand the vital role robust public services play in helping turn around a down economy, and in protecting our…
The inauguration is past us – keep the public informed about the valuable work you do!
January 24thThe inauguration is past us and the legislative session has begun. Connecticut’s state employees continue to be at the center of the debate in the media on the issue of the budget. As Governor Malloy works toward his budget address on February…
A New Beginning – Join Us
January 12thConnecticut has a new Governor! With the new administration comes the beginning of a new legislative session and the hard work of righting Connecticut’s economy. Difficult choices are ahead but the Governor has already shown great willingness to seek ideas…
Malloy has plenty of new ideas, not enough dollars. Our Blog!
January 10thThe Shameful Attack on Public Employees
January 5thMalloy business task force lays out key goals
January 5thNew Governor, Legislature Sworn In Today
January 5thFive Newsmakers To Watch In 2011
January 3rdMalloy now has to walk the walk
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