Rep. Veach Votes in Opposition to State Budget
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Veach opposed the biennium budget as fiscally short of House GOP plans
- The budget relies on one-time, unpredictable revenues instead of stable funding
- It loosens fiscal safeguards despite a projected nearly $1 billion deficit
Last Saturday, the House took up debate on the biennium budget. While it contains some positive elements, it ultimately falls short of the proposal offered by my House Republican caucus. I opposed this budget because it does not fully account for the state’s overall financial condition. It loosens fiscal safeguards to rely on unpredictable one-time revenues, even as a nearly $1 billion deficit is projected in the near future.
Our municipalities need stable, long-term funding, and our taxpayers need meaningful, sustainable relief. Connecticut must address its structural budget challenges instead of masking them with temporary fixes. Additionally, it fails to remain with our fiscal guardrails. Our residents deserve responsible and sustainable spending, not gimmicky election year handouts and earmarks.