The 2019 Legislative Session is history with adjournment occurring at midnight on Wednesday, June 5. There were a number of significant issues addressed this year while some business was left unfinished. A Special Session has been called by the leadership of the General Assembly to address a number of unresolved issues such as school construction and bonding. It is expected that the Governor will also issue his own call for a Special Session that will include tolls, transportation infrastructure enhancements and economic development.
Most importantly, the General Assembly passed a two-year, $43 billion budget that eliminates a projected $3.7 billion deficit with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases. The new revenues include extending the sales tax to parking, dry cleaning and other items; a one percent tax on prepared foods and a so-called “mansion tax” of one percent on sales of homes over $2.5 million.
The Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association is dedicated to serving its membership through education, public awareness and government representation. The Association promotes the delivery of quality foot care and provides representation to healthcare agencies and national podiatric organizations.
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