Senate Leadership
September 1, 2009
Senate President: Connecticut is One Step Closer to Ending Budget Crisis
Statement from Senator Donald E. Williams, Jr.
“It is my hope that final passage of the budget by the senate early this morning marks the end of Connecticut’s budget crisis. The uncertainty facing so many families, businesses, and municipalities can finally come to an end.
“We approved more than $3 billion in spending reductions that reach every agency and all parts of government. We make the tax code fairer for working families and the middle class by lowering the sales tax and raising revenues from joint filers making more than $1 million a year. And we protect critical investments, like financial aid for college students, that help build Connecticut’s workforce.
“Make no mistake; there is no perfect budget this year: the historic deficit forced us to make tough cuts and very difficult decisions. Thankfully, by working together across party lines, we were able to craft a budget that strikes a balance and stabilizes Connecticut’s economy.”
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