Post by Logan on Mar 14, 2016 17:17:22 GMT -6
In an effort to close this year's budget gap, top Democratic leaders are looking at possible cuts to municipal aid.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy asked last week for budget-cutting ideas to close the current year's projected deficit of $266 million, and the top four leaders are crafting their response.
"For example, we are examining targeted cuts to municipal aid that reflect avoidable inefficiencies and foster inter-municipal cooperation; looking at programs and agencies that are not providing services in a cost-effective manner; and reviewing existing state contracts with vendors,'' the leaders said.
The letter to Malloy was signed by the four highest-ranking Democrats in the building: Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney, Senate majority leader Bob Duff, House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, and House majority leader Joe Aresimowicz.
Read more: www.courant.com/politics/capitol-watch/hc-dems-looking-at-contracts-municipal-aid-to-balance-budget-20160314-story.html
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy asked last week for budget-cutting ideas to close the current year's projected deficit of $266 million, and the top four leaders are crafting their response.
"For example, we are examining targeted cuts to municipal aid that reflect avoidable inefficiencies and foster inter-municipal cooperation; looking at programs and agencies that are not providing services in a cost-effective manner; and reviewing existing state contracts with vendors,'' the leaders said.
The letter to Malloy was signed by the four highest-ranking Democrats in the building: Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney, Senate majority leader Bob Duff, House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, and House majority leader Joe Aresimowicz.
Read more: www.courant.com/politics/capitol-watch/hc-dems-looking-at-contracts-municipal-aid-to-balance-budget-20160314-story.html