Hartford Portfolio
In Connecticut, Betraying the Public Doesn’t Always Cost You Your Pension
Kosta Diamantis was convicted of corruption in October 2025. Nearly a year later, when his attorney said he had fled to Greece instead of appearing for sentencing, his $6,615-a-month state pension still had not been revoked. Comptroller Sean Scanlon…
The AFL-CIO Has Big Plans for a ‘Third-Term Ned’
Connecticut’s largest labor federation has endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont for a third term — and handed…
CSCU Had a Spending Problem. Its Fix Comes With 19…
A spending controversy involving Connecticut’s public college system prompted investigations, new…
CT State Employee Unions Backed Pension Reform. Now…
Connecticut’s state employee unions are gearing up to rewrite a pension deal they negotiated and…
A Task Force, Numerous Bills and a Car Tax That Refuses…
Motor vehicle property tax bills were due July 1, with taxpayers generally given until Aug. 3 to pay…
ERIN’s Act Should Follow Taxpayer Money Beyond Government
Connecticut relies on nonprofit organizations to provide addiction treatment, disability services, housing, job training and other public services. Most spend public money responsibly. But once taxpayer dollars leave a state agency or town hall, the…
State Audits Show Why Connecticut Needs ERIN’s Act –…
Last week, Yankee Institute proposed the Expenditure Records and Information Notification Act, or…
40 Years, Zero Accountability: The Union Deal That’s…
SEBAC turns 40 this month. For most Connecticut residents, that acronym means little. For…
Teacher Unions Are Weakening Nationally. Connecticut…
Every spring, Connecticut taxpayers encounter the same school-budget ritual. School spending goes…
CTDOL Finally Enforces the Union Transparency Law It…
Connecticut’s Department of Labor (CTDOL) has discovered a novel approach to state law: complying…
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