CT Voices State Budget Forum

04/15/2009 2:00 pm
04/15/2009 5:00 pm

CT Voices for Children's 8th Annual Budget Forum
State Budget Options for a Stronger Connecticut

The next few years will be challenging for the state budget, and our state needs creative solutions that preserve the programs and services that make Connecticut a great state in which to raise a family. This forum will explore budget options that can help to keep Connecticut strong and help our families and communities prosper.

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2 p.m. registration, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. progam
Where: Old Judiciary Room, State Capitol, Hartford
State Budget Options for a Stronger Connecticut

* The Role of State Government in an Economic Downturn
Miles Rapoport, Demos

* State Strategies for Balancing Budgets
Jon Shure, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

* Revenue Solutions to Connecticut’s Revenue Problems
Douglas Hall, Connecticut Voices for Children

* Maximizing Federal Revenues
Shelley Geballe, Connecticut Voices for Children

* Panel of Respondents
Panel of legislators

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