Posted on May 26, 2011

Posted on May 4, 2011

Representative Dave Labriola voted against the 2-year Democrat majority party budget that raises taxes to historic levels, increases state spending and cripples Connecticut’s economic recovery. The budget also counts on $2 billion in union concessions that have yet to be achieved by the Governor.

The Democrat budget passed the House by a 83 to 67 vote.

“Several weeks ago, an alternative budget was offered as a solution to balance Connecticut’s budget, eliminate the budget deficit and fully fund municipal programs without raising taxes,” Rep. Labriola said. “Unfortunately, the majority party dismissed our proposals before pushing their plan through.”…