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Today's Hot Issues
CCM Urges State Surplus Be Used To Relieve Municipal Energy Costs
Blumenthal, towns sue over artificially low credit ratings
State Expects a $22 Million Surplus
Rell to Cities: Drop Dead - The dizzying decline in state aid
CRRA customers soon won't have to separate recyclables
Lawmaker blasts Rell on budget cuts
Governor orders freeze on spending
Gov. Rell Vetoes Health Pooling Bill
Conveyance tax extension - See how your legislators voted
CCM Elects New Officers and Board Of Directors for 2008-2009 At June 12 Annual Meeting
Municipal leaders - led by CCM - rally to save the conveyance tax
PRESS ADVISORY: Mayors and first selectmen to hold Capitol news conference on June 11, 10:30 a.m. as special session convenes: Municipal conveyance tax hangs in the balance
Legislators to block state's gas tax increase
Realtors going all out to stop conveyance tax, action needed ASAP!
Letter to Editor: Realtors Could Cut Commissions
It's Time for Truth About The Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Health insurance pool bill awaiting Rell's decision
Conveyance tax helps towns
Muni health bill to get boost from Blumenthal
Special Session Slated For June 11
CCM applauds realtors for acknowledging support for maintaining present rates of municipal real estate conveyance tax
Early reading funding loss risks jobs
Trains, buses, bikes called state's future
CCM urges Governor to approve 'An Act Concerning The Connecticut Healthcare Partnership.'
Fuel prices knocking wind out of towns
CCM thanks Governor Rell for her support for extending the municipal real estate conveyance tax; acknowledging the need to fully-fund PILOTs
Special Session Expected On Conveyance Tax
The 'Do Little' Session
Town-by town state analysis for approved General Assembly budget
CCM thanks Democratic state leaders for setting special session in June to extend municipal share of real estate conveyance tax
Lawmakers mull special session to extend conveyance tax
$40 million at stake; CCM implores General Assembly to ensure passage of full municipal share of the real estate conveyance tax before it adjourns
Needy Districts Face Cuts In School Reading Programs
Extension of Real Estate Conveyance Tax In Real Trouble; Your Calls Needed - Now
Mayors rip governor, legislators for cuts in state aid
State Capitol Update: Budget Stalemate Means State Aid Increases Won’t Happen, Conveyance Tax in Danger
Ease Cities' Plight
State Expects $67 Million Deficit, 'Do-Nothing' Budget
The 'Do-Nothing' State Budget is Fiscal Disaster for Towns and Cities
CCM initial response to the General Assembly Republicans' proposed alternative budget
Ten days left in session; State revenues tight, municipal aid increases in jeopardy, your action needed
Compromises Reached: Workers' Comp Mandate No Longer 'Mega' & Municipal Participation in State Health Plan Voluntary
House approves watered-down workers' comp bill on police, firefighters
CCM begins airing radio message on Monday April 21, calling on the State to fully-fund state payments in lieu of taxes for colleges, hospitals and state property
State Budget Negotiations Begin; Real Estate Conveyance Tax, PILOTs Hang in the Balance
New England requires regional transportation effort
Mega-Mandate: Passes Committee - However, Compromise May Be On The Way
CCM calls on Governor and General Assembly to act now to fully-fund state payments-in-lieu-of-taxes for colleges, hospitals and state property to combat property tax increases; big impact on affected municipal budgets
State and local leaders address delivery tax
Mayors appeal for property tax relief through PILOT payments
Mega-Mandate: You Make the Difference
Slide Presentation: Appropriations Committee’s Proposed Revisions to the Second Year of the State Budget: FY 09
The politics of workers' comp
Town-by-town impact of Appropriations Committee's proposed midterm state budget adjustments for FY 08-09
Real Estate Conveyance Tax Bill Passes Finance
Action Needed: Finance Committee to Vote on Real Estate Conveyance Tax Thursday Morning
CCM applauds Appropriations Committee increase in aid; looks to General Assembly to build on aid increase, as towns struggle
Appropriations Committee To Vote On Budget Wednesday
Higher sales tax for cities?
Another battle on conveyance tax
Public Policy Report: Save the Municipal Real Estate Conveyance Tax
As evictions escalate, cities and towns are left to deal with abandoned personal property
Connecticut officials seek federal money for local projects
Courant editorial: Special Benefits Mandate Still a Bad Idea
Nearly 40 CT local leaders to discuss concerns with CT Congressional delegation in D.C. Wed. morning, Mar. 12
Finance Committee Hearing Tuesday (3/11) on Governor’s Bill for Property Tax Cap, Mandates Reform and Regional Cooperation
Firefighters, Town Officials Debate Coverage Measure
CCM public policy report: Special Benefits Mandates: Unnecessary, Unjustified and Unaffordable
CCM to release major report at 2 p.m. March 4th that debunks justification for huge unfunded mandate to expand worker’s compensation benefits
Editorial: Tax-cap proposal should be dismissed
CCM President addresses Appropriations Committee
Realtors New Offensive Against Convenyance Tax - Your Action is Needed Now!
Municipal show of force needed to stop Mega-Mandate on March 4
Contact, poll your state legislative delegation NOW about interests of towns and cities on Capitol agenda
Protecting Connecticut's Homeowners and Families: A Seven-Point Plan for the 2008 General Assembly Session
Slide Presentation: Governor’s Proposed Revisions to the Second Year of the State Budget: FY 09 - Impact on Connecticut’s Towns and Cities
Editorial: The Wrong Medicine
Editorial: Responsible Growth Not Easy
Council4AFSCME releases property tax study
CCM Public Policy Report: A State-Mandated Cap On Property Taxes - A Cure Worse Than The Disease
Rell Pushing 'Responsible Growth' Plan Extra Funds Earmarked For Regional Projects
Town-by-town impact of Governor’s State Budget Revisions for FY 08-09
Mega mandate: costly workers' comp mandate could be heard as soon as Thursday!
Little good news as National League of Cities responds to President's FY 09 budget
CCM's initial response to the Governor's proposed budget as it affects towns and cities
2008 General Assembly Session: Summary of key proposals by Governor Rell concerning towns and cities
Rell announces plan to disband DOT
New CCM radio spot: reopen budget to increase aid; work together to solve property tax crisis
State aid for federal aid
CCM responds to Governor's letter on property tax cap
New public service announcement stresses local involvement
CCM’S 2008 State Legislative Priorities
Municipal Leaders detail problems with state aid, property tax cap, and key issues
Local Leaders Press State
State gets C+ in education Study
A 'Nanny-State' Act?
Rell asks agencies to find savings
CCM Public Policy Report: A State-Mandated Cap On Property Taxes – A Cure Worse Than The Disease (prelim.)
Rell to renew tax-cap proposal
Personal income in state rises $13B
70 towns get cash in CRRA suit
Rell to fine-tune 2nd year of budget
CT must address inner-city poverty, achievement in urban schools, to stay competitive
CRRA ordered to make $37 million payout to 70 towns
Projected state surplus hits $150M; economy likely to slow in '08
Banking Commission regulations would impose administrative mandate
CCM calls on Insurance Commissioner to help towns and cities
Set towns on smarter road to regionalism
Schools should be under one district
Donovan would expand state health plan
CRRA case results in gag order
'Smart growth' gaining ground
Bond commission releases $400 million for school projects
In first veto override, Senate enacts water bill; demand high for $$ in towns across U.S.
Rell panel set to meet on job-growth policies
Extra push needed by state? Sheff lawsuit back in court
Top of the ticket: All local election results
Few glitches reported as vote system debuts
Rell signs capital projects bill
Amann eyes new plan for special ed costs
CCM thanks Gov., leaders for protecting towns from losses due to delay in school construction payments.
Comparison Of 2007 - 2009 Biennium Bonding for Municipalities - Proposals vs. Final Adoption
Governor Rell Announces Dates, Times for Economic Strategic Plan Meetings
State finally OKs long-term bond spending
State bonding compromise passed
CCM urges legislative leadership to pay school costs from common cash account
NLC: Municipal finances generally OK for now; storm clouds ahead
Gov. Rell vetoes bond package - Override unlikely
Details of state bonding proposals - 2007
Governor Rell urges legislature to take money from common cash account to cover school costs
Gov. Rell commits to reimbursing towns for borrowing costs resulting from bonding impasse
Bonding stalemate has mayors fuming
Governor Rell vetoes $3.2 billion bond package
Towns pay price of Capitol squabble
Mayors consider suing state over bonding
CCM releases (1) Initial survey responses municipalities most impacted by school construction bonding impasse, and (2) Town-by-town update on school construction payments due for Aug, Sep, Oct.
Bonding stalemate continues: Municipal pain growing
Rell calls for negotiations after session ends with no action
Bond package impasse continues; school construction, other bonding in jeopardy
General Assembly passes bond package but Governor will veto it
Assembly OKs billions for state projects: including $1.3 billion for school construction projects
Courant editorial: Ante up for school projects
Legislative committee releases initial report: hearings set for Sept. 25, 27
State casinos threatened by Mass. plan
CCM calls on Governor, state legislative leaders to separate school construction funding from state bonding debate to ensure over $100 million in schools bonds are released in September
CCM calls on CT's Congressional delegation to ensure funding for levee upgrades
Feds owe for levee work
East Hartford struggles with levee repair price tag
CT's new voting system
Schedule for CCM Committee meetings set
Reimbursement checks for municipalities delayed by political struggle
One-third of state's schools fall short of federal standards
List of Connecticut schools named as 'in need of improvement'
A big thinker from a small town to exit politics
Legislative Study Committee Announces Public Hearings
Towns urge state leaders to resolve bonding feud
State $38M short on school projects
CCM urges CT delegation in DC to oppose over-regulating muni market
First Selectman James Zeoli of Orange Will Serve on New Farmland Preservation Board
CCM calls on Governor, state legislative leaders to end delay in releasing $38 million in promised school construction bonds
CCM's Electronic Report on the 2007 General Assembly Session
CCM asks Governor Rell to provide local first responders with access to all ConnDOT traffic cameras
CCM requests access to real-time camera feed for local officials
411 CT bridges carry 'poor' rating
Opinion piece: Taxpayers deserve a closer look at teacher contracts
Highway cameras to be put to full use with first responders
Secretary of the State to Announce Discontinuation of Lever Machines
Lieberman pushes for renewal, expansion of 'No Child'
Brookings report urges greater aid to CT cities
Local officials want access to DOT camera info
NLC and foundation partnership to improve out-of-school learning
Law makes state oversee failing schools
Final CCM analysis: adopted state budget FY 08 & FY 09
Tax battle inspires state law
Town-by-town impact: adopted state budget FY 08/09
Adopted State Budget: FY 08 & 09: Impact on Towns and Cities (Slides)
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