by Marc E. Fitch | Jun 24, 2016 | Healthcare, Yankee News |
Connecticut state retirees are having a new benefit added to their healthcare package as a result of anti-discrimination laws in President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Starting in July, hearing aids will be covered by the state retiree health plans. The devices cost,...
by Marc E. Fitch | Mar 4, 2016 | Budget, Civil Service Reform, Pensions |
In response to Gov. Dannel Malloy’s planned budget cuts, the SEIU, District 1199, released a television ad Monday featuring some of its members declaring that they are “not a political football.” However, based on some of the salary and benefit packages these...
by Suzanne Bates | Feb 3, 2016 | Budget, Civil Service Reform, Economy, Local/Municipal, Pensions, Taxes |
Accountable Compensation Currently, lawmakers get the same benefits that state employees receive through contract negotiations. This gives the appearance of a conflict of interest. Instead, lawmakers should repeal this law and set their benefits separate from...
