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Last week, Connecticut House Republicans unveiled their budget proposal called the "Reality Check Budget" because it's clear the Democrats in the legislature have lost touch with the real challenges facing Connecticut families and businesses.

Key highlights of the Reality Check Budget:

Cuts government bureaucracy by $600 million
Stays under the spending cap: $45.5M this coming year and $928.5M next year
Lowers your electric bill
Eliminates the “Passport to Parks” fee on vehicle registrations
Cuts state agency operating costs by 5% across the board
Protects state aid to your town and increases special education funding to help towns control local property taxes
Ends free state healthcare for illegal immigrants
Prioritizes debt payments to strengthen Connecticut’s fiscal future

Your Connecticut Updates

CSCU Chancellor out, but gets to keep $442k salary

CT Senate Republicans spoke out against Governor Lamont's decision to allow Chancellor Cheng to continue receiving his taxpayer-funded salary with a different job title, In doing so, Gov. Lamont continues to minimize the culture of ethical lapses, scandals and mismanagement in his administration as mere ‘small ball’.

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Connecticut Democrats still pushing climate change bill in the State House

"Republicans in the House criticized H.B. 5004, however, raising skepticism over the science behind climate change and inquiring about the feasibility of such a goal. Several pointed out that Connecticut has consistently lagged behind meeting its existing emissions targets, despite years of efforts."

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‘Connecticut Cannibal’ Tyree Smith was a ‘serious threat to life’ in prison before release: report

New prison documents show that Tyree Smith, who has been dubbed the “Connecticut Cannibal,” exhibited violent behavior behind bars and was a “serious threat to life” in prison before he was granted release, according to a news report.

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We are fighting back against Ned Lamont and the Democrats' radical agenda for Connecticut. Your support will help us continue advocating for common-sense leadership in Connecticut.

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In the News Nationwide

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April

Trump executive order stands up presidential religious liberty commission

Trump's interior chief to unleash Gulf drilling with major rule change

Senators Chris Murphy and Dick Blumenthal are working against President Trump's agenda. Your support will allow us to continue supporting President Trump and his policies.

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