Archive for May, 2009

Mandated sick leave likely to cost state more jobs

by: mdillon May 29, 2009

With the state facing a nearly $9 billion budget deficit, the Democratic majority has worked hard at addressing every other issue they can think of.  We’ve debated the death penalty and healthcare.  We’ve also debated frog dissection, paint ball safety, and water lettuce. 
The Democrats have now passed another measure that not only does nothing to [...]

Places to go, things to do

by: mdillon May 15, 2009

With warmer weather upon us, now is the time to make plans to get outside. Senior citizens are eligible for discounts at a variety of places in Connecticut, including access to our state parks.
Seniors can obtain a Charter Oak Pass, which provides free access to state parks and forests for Connecticut residents who are 65 [...]