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Unfortunately, I also live in CT. The state also doubled the fees for state parks, even for residents.
CT is always ranked in teh top 5 states for total taxes, yet we have the highest deficit-per-resident ratio in the nation (according to a recent story in the Hartford Courant). Worse, the funds that pay municipal employees' retirement and healthcare benefits are the 5th most underfunded in the nation (also according to the Courant).
The legislature's solution is limited to finding as many new revenue streams as possible. No one ever, ever talks about menaingful spending cuts.
And you can bet that we'll be electing a tax-and-spend liberal for governor in November. Because as we all know, the best way to get out of a hole is to dig yoru way out.
I'm here because my parents, 4 brothers, sisters-in-law, 8 nieces and nphews, and countless friends, are all here. I'd love to pack up and go to New Hampshire.
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