OPEBs in the 50 States

Red Jahncke is a nationally recognized columnist, who writes about politics and policy. His columns appear in numerous national publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, USA Today, The Hill, Issues & Insights and National Review as well as many Connecticut newspapers.

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Tide Could Turn on State Unions

By CT Insider Editorial Board, Hearst Media, Mar 8, 2025 - Post on March 24, 2025

Tide Could Turn on State Unions

Public-employee unionism is a pernicious force in Connecticut government. Strong unions are good for the Democratic lawmakers they serve so well— providing campaign money and manpower in election years— and good for union members and leaders, but not so good for business people, retirees, and nonunion working men and women.

Without cost-inflating union contracts, state and municipal governments could deliver lower taxes, and more and better services to their constituents. It’s really that simple. It remains to be seen whether Connecticut’s Republican Party, or some other political entity, can carry that ball to electoral success and bring home that message.

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Why Did Our Children Leave Connecticut?

By Joseph Bentivegna, Substack, Jan 18,2025 - Post on February 4, 2025

Why Did Our Children Leave Connecticut?

Discussion among Connecticut seniors like me invariably drifts towards our children and grandchildren with a common theme – everyone must experience inconvenient travel for family reunions because our children have left the state.

Why?

Because the Democrats have destroyed our once job-creating economy with high taxes to finance the public sector with high wages, huge pensions and Cadillac health care coverage.

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OPEBs in the 50 States

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