CBIA: long-term solutions should follow budget fix
Connecticut's largest business lobby said the General Assembly's budget revisions should set the stage for structural reforms to address the state's long-term fiscal issues. It deemed the special session a “small step” in the right direction.
“While there were some modest tax reductions and progress on the spending side, it certainly wasn’t everything the business community was looking for. We do wish more was done on the structural reforms that the state really needs so we can deal with the budget deficits coming up next year and years after," said Joseph Brennan, Connecticut Business Industry Association president and CEO.
Brennan said it was critical that lawmakers focus on structural reforms and keep state government spending within taxpayer means. In a statement, he cited a number of proposals, including delivering essential state services and programs at a lower cost, criminal justice reforms, and aligning state employee compensation and benefits with the private sector.
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