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Opinions 2017 State Legislative Session Wrap-Up - by Bill Ethier, CEO 2016-2017 Resolution for a Better Connecticut - HBRACT urges all state and local lawmakers to embrace this resolution. Experts: Governor's Budget Proposal Would Hurt Housing Market - "... a time when the lack of affordable housing is already a major economic development issue." How Local Housing Regulations Smother the U.S. Economy - NY Times Op-Ed How Did America's Richest State Become Such a Fiscal Mess? - Governing magazine Mandate to install fire sprinklers in all new 1&2 family homes overwhelming defeat (7-18 vote) in Public Safety Committee should send strong message to proponents. But, they're not listening and trying this time to mandate sprinklers be installed in every new townhome - a blow to a popular affordable housing option. Connecticut is facing a corporate migration crisis -"It's not the cheapest place to do business ... but it's not that bad" What on Earth is Wrong With Connecticut? - The Atlantic Arrogance, disdain and an unprecedented failure to lead - CT Viewpoints Wall street agency warns CT budgets will be bleak for years - Fixed costs to blame; So, legislators, FIX the FIXED COSTS! How the Mass. economy overtook Connecticut - Can Trump pull Connecticut out of its slump? Answer may be a new suburban oasis, but it depends on lower home prices. Regulatory Hurdles in Connecticut - So many ways builders are beat down in CT and, then, we all lose... 
HBRA's State Legislative Advocacy CT news on legislature, politics: CT Capitol Report
| News Months into the new fiscal year (which began July 1), the legislature finally passed a budget Sept. 16 - but it's the Republican's budget. 3 Senate Democrats and 5 House Democrats crossed over to vote with all Republicans to produce this surprise vote. Now, will Governor Malloy veto it? Malloy: It's time for 'the courage to compromise' on Connecticut's budget Following Budget Votes, Parties Retreat To Their Corners With 5 More Democrat Votes, House Forwards GOP Budget to Malloy; Veto Expected Legislature musters enough votes to override Malloy housing veto - repass 8-30g bill by just one vote in each chamber. Other three vetoes not challenged. See Partnership for Strong Communities' summary of 8-30g bill. Some other news: Connecticut's Housing Market Lags Behind Neighbor States - WSJ Connecticut jumps 10 spots to 33rd in 2017's business ranking - In a tie for most improved over 2016. Connecticut's 2018 Gubernatorial Candidates Shake the Money Tree - so far, 8 Republicans and 5 Democrats are in the game. CT Supreme Court rules that an individual who provides services to only one company can be an independent contractor - a significant win for business community.
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