HARTFORD — Rep. John Piscopo and his House Republican colleagues recently unveiled their 2011 budget proposal that erases the $736 million deficit for 2011 without increasing taxes by consolidating government agencies and shrinking the public workforce. The balanced plan, released April 15, preserves municipal and school aid, and sets aside $74.5 million to stimulate job [...]
HARTFORD — Foreclosures, conveyance taxes and the value of real estate licenses were among subjects discussed this morning during “Realtor Day” at the Capitol, where hundreds of agents and brokers had an opportunity to talk to lawmakers about issues important to their profession. Rep. John Piscopo, for one, spent a portion of his day with [...]
HARTFORD — Reform of Connecticut’s controversial prevailing wage regulations would result in economic relief for cities and towns, Rep. John Piscopo told Labor Committee members today. Piscopo, who represents four communities including Harwinton and Litchfield, testified on H.B. 5062, An Act Concerning Collective Bargaining, Pensions and Health Care. He first took a moment to applaud [...]
