Sen. Harding: “Promises made, promises broken”

Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Lamont’s press conference today:

“Our absentee governor obviously wasn’t paying attention: Senate Republicans did present a budget alternative which was rejected by the Democratic supermajority.

It contained $2 billion in tax cuts for individuals, families and farmers starting in 2027. It abided by the spending cap. It cut wasteful earmark spending on unvetted groups.

The governor says he’s ‘kept his promises’, but he has broken those promises just like he has broken the fiscal guardrails.

And where’s that $200 rebate check he promised?

Promises made, promises broken.

Ask yourself: Is Connecticut more affordable than it was four years ago or two years ago?

Are my property taxes and electricity bills and health insurance costs lower?

The answer is no, and that’s why we need more Republicans at the State Capitol who will prioritize affordability and job growth.”