May 16, 2016

Why I Voted NO On The State Budget

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The House of Representatives has convened on Friday, May 13, for a special session to vote on the state budget for FY17, as well as a bill that implements the budget. Both of these documents were drafted and negotiated by the majority party and the governor.

I opposed the budget measure because it did nothing to stop the ongoing fiscal crisis that Connecticut faces. It is merely a Band-Aid and temporary fix.

While the Democrats claim is that this budget implements structural changes, it will do nothing to change what has disturbingly become the ‘new normal’ of implementing quarterly deficit fixes due to the failed fiscal policies that cause the state budget to continually fall out of balance.

The budget includes cuts that will force our towns to make drastic changes to education and town services.

I urge you read more about the budget, along with the cuts that will be applied to municipalities, education, and hospitals:

Also, please consider watching my comments on the House Floor minutes after the state budget vote:

House and Senate Republicans offered a better solution for the next fiscal year as well as a plan for the future.

Click here for a link to the budget and here’s a link to the budget implementer bill.

As always, if you are unable to attend but would still like to connect with me, please call: 1(800) 842-1423 or email: dave.yaccarino@housegop.ct.gov for more information.

Sincerely,

State Representative Dave Yaccarino

87th General Assembly District

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