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Local lawmakers critical of state budget approved late Wednesday night

The budget approved by the legislature shortly before the midnight Wednesday adjournment deadline included $9 million for 50 unionized nursing homes and $3 million to 180 non-union nursing homes to increase wages and benefits.  It also adds 135 new state employees to the current ranks of approximately 45,600 workers. 

 

Danbury Senator Mike McLachlan says he heard from a lot of constituents about the budget.  He says there are literally hundreds of people who called or emailed him to say "stop spending money".

 

The budget reduces property tax credit against the income tax from $300 to $200 beginning with income year 2016.

 

McLachlan was also critical of the budget extending the 20 percent surcharge on corporate income tax for two more years.  He cited Danbury-based Praxair's decision not to build a new world headquarters in the City as an example of the poor business climate of the state.

 

The cigarette tax is increased in two steps, from 3.40 to $3.65 per pack in October and up to $3.90 per pack in mid-2016. 

 

The budget imposes the state sales tax on car washing services, and increases various state license renewal fees.

 

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Brian Kilmeade

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