Issues
March 13, 2012 JLabor, Education & Pensions
Hartford CT- Americans for Prosperity-Connecticut (AFP-CT) State Director, JR Romano, will testify today on two executive orders issued by Governor Malloy last fall impacting child care workers and home care attendants in state funded programs.
"It is unfortunate that Governor Malloy has chosen to put politics before people once again by forcing unionization upon small business owners in this state who are charged with the care of our children and elderly populations, said JR Romano, State Director AFP-CT. While I am sure that the SEIU is pleased with these orders providing them with additional members and their dues, what about the PCAs and child care workers and the people they care for?
A lawsuit alleging that Governor Malloy overstepped his executive branch authorities in issuing Executive Orders 9 and 10 is pending.
March 05, 2012 JLabor, Education & Pensions
I am here today seeking clarification on what your intention with the unfunded mandate requiring teaching union and collective bargaining education. With local school budgets stretched to the max I find it odd that the state of Connecticut would find it necessary to pass specific legislation regarding such a subject.
March 05, 2012 JLabor, Education & Pensions
Hartford CT- Americans for Prosperity-Connecticut (AFP-CT) State Director, JR Romano, will testify today on proposed legislation which would require labor history in the public school curriculum. Romanos testimony raises several key questions regarding the specifics of the proposed measure.
With local school budgets already stretched to the max, it is odd that the state of Connecticut would find it necessary to pass specific legislation regarding a subject that is already covered in public school curriculums, said JR Romano, State Director AFP-CT.
February 08, 2012 JTaxes
Hartford CT- Today Americans for Prosperity-Connecticut (AFP-CT) responded to Governor Malloys State of the State Address.
After listening to the Governors State of the State address today, I am concerned that the Governor does not understand the current state in which we find ourselves, said JR Romano, State Director AFP-CT. His delivery of a speech full of empty accomplishments and lofty goals for the future demonstrates that he either doesnt understand the state we are currently in or doesnt know how to turn things around or both.
Governor Malloys State of the State address today marks the opening day of the legislative session.
January 16, 2012 JBanking & Financial Services
AFP-CT Calls State Branding Campaign Over the Top Publicity Stunt
Hartford CT- Today Americans for Prosperity-Connecticut (AFP-CT) is calling the States newly launched two-year marketing initiative an over the top publicity stunt.
Rather than changing the tax and regulatory structure in the state to attract businesses and tourists, Governor Malloy has instead chosen to spend $22M and hire a NYC marketing firm to rebrand the states identity, said JR Romano, State Director AFP-CT. We need more than a rebranding in this state: we need a tax and regulatory system that encourages economic development and expansion and mostly we need a Governor who realizes this.
The creative agency, Chowder, Inc has been announced to develop the states brand identity and bolster the states reputation as a business and tourism destination.
