Last One Out Turn Off the Light

Posted on Sep 29, 2009 in Research, Tax and Budget The Yankee Institute’s new study on migration patterns in and out of Connecticut by J. Scott Moody, M.A. and Wendy P. Warcholik, Ph.D Download the full report now! (PDF) When Americans think they can find a better job and higher quality of life somewhere else, they move. Migration between the states is the ultimate expression of “voting with your feet.” Some states have growing...
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Cullen Champions CT Taxpayers

Posted on Sep 21, 2009 in Press Yankee Institute Executive Director Fergus Cullen was the featured guest on the National Tax Foundation’s weekly podcast last week, talking about taxes and spending in the Nutmeg State. You can listen to it here. Discover Simple, Private Sharing at...
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Connecticut’s Taxes and Fees

Posted on Sep 14, 2009 in Research, Tax and Budget You heard it first on WTIC 1080 with Jim Vicevich! Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io Here is the brand new publication from the Yankee Institute for Public Policy – the list of all of Connecticut’s 306 revenue streams for Fiscal Year 2008.  Download the complete list now! Connecticut collected revenue from 306 sources in FY2008.  You already know about the big ones,...
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Public vs. Private Compensation: Avon

Posted on Sep 1, 2009 in Education, Research by Malcolm McGough The Avon Taxpayers Association asked the Yankee Institute to conduct a comparative analysis of compensation levels for Avon public sector employees. Specifically, the Avon Taxpayers were interested in how compensation for unionized teachers compared to comparable positions in private institutions, particularly given the current economic recession. Download the study now! An...
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State Hooked on Tobacco Revenue Habit

Posted on Sep 1, 2009 in Press by Fergus Cullen and Tamara Tragakiss, Published in the Hartford Courant on September 1, 2009 ‘Thank You for Smoking,” Christopher Buckley’s satirical novel turned Hollywood comedy, overlooked the biggest smoking addict of all: state governments. Illustrating how states have become hooked on tobacco revenue is Connecticut’s misuse of the money it has received through the...
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