More On Connecticut’s Budget

In the post below, I posted the link to CT’s balanced budget amendment. Our constitution mandates a balanced budget. Connecticut’s fiscal year begins July 1st.  The Constitution simply requires expenditures not to exceed estimated revenue. Here’s a link to the bill signed by Governor Malloy. The legislation contemplates the legislature having to go back to … Read more

Connecticut’s Balanced Budget Amendment

Here’s the text of Connecticut’s Constitution pertaining to a balanced budget: Sec. 18 a. The amount of general budget expenditures authorized for any fiscal year shall not exceed the estimated amount of revenue for such fiscal year. b. The general assembly shall not authorize an increase in general budget expenditures for any fiscal year above … Read more

Even If CT’s Budget Is Unconstitutional….So What?

Connecticut courts are bracing themselves for another stupid political lawsuit. Politicians were 0 for every case they brought in CT’s courts during last year’s election season. The bench couldn’t have sent a stronger message – it does not want to hear political issues. But none of that deterring a conservative group from bringing suit claiming … Read more