State Senator Donald E. Williams, Jr.

Representing Brooklyn, Canterbury, Killingly, Mansfield, Putnam, Scotland, Thompson & Windham

July 15, 2009

Governor Rell Ignores the Cost of Doing Nothing

Senate Leaders offer statement in response to governor’s letter to legislators

“We are disappointed by Gov. Rell’s latest effort to stand in the way of substantial reforms in Connecticut that will help grow jobs, make health care more affordable and accessible, and protect our environment.

Gov. Rell cites cost as a reason she vetoed these bills. Make no mistake — the cost of doing nothing is far greater:

Skyrocketing health care costs will force families into bankruptcy and drive jobs out of state.
Federal stimulus dollars for green jobs will continue to flow to other states without any guarantee that Connecticut will apply for its share.
And municipalities across Connecticut will struggle to identify and fund economic development opportunities.

This is the cost of doing nothing. We look forward to working with our colleagues in the General Assembly to override many of Gov. Rell vetoes and help move this state forward.”

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