Energy in all its forms and health insurance are two of the most rapidly rising costs in most household budgets. Municipal government is no different. Lowering these two items in local government would be a tax stabilizer and would free up public dollars for schools, public safety and other essentials. In 2012 there is an option … Continue reading Lowering Municipal Health Insurance Premiums: New Britain Should Adopt Partnership Plan, Join State Pool
Month: March 2012
"Free" Trade and Job Loss: The Beat Goes On
From other words: By William A. CollinsMy good jobHas flown away;Lost it to N-A-F-T-A.After years of debate and delay, Congress finally passed those free-trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.There go 159,000 more jobs that we're likely to lose to Seoul after the Korean deal goes into effect on March 15, according to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). … Continue reading "Free" Trade and Job Loss: The Beat Goes On
New Superintendent Search Missed Key, Controversial Information on Kelt Cooper
Kelt Cooper, the choice of the Board of Education (BOE) to lead New Britain schools, rose to the top of the finalist list based on a good educational resume, accomplishments with English Language Learners and extensive experience in diverse districts in Arizona and Texas. The winnowing process concluded after two days of interviews by advisory … Continue reading New Superintendent Search Missed Key, Controversial Information on Kelt Cooper
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