Donald E. Williams, Jr.

A Statement from Senator Williams re: the Office of Fiscal Analysis’ Budget Projections

“Connecticut's budget will be balanced through the rescissions Governor Malloy has already proposed and other savings that the legislature will enact if necessary. Twenty-nine other states are projecting budget deficits totaling $44 billion according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Republicans who are pointing fingers of blame should remember that if the legislature had enacted their alternative budget the state would be facing nearly $1 billion in red ink through their smoke and mirrors budget tricks and borrowing. Fortunately, we did not go down that road and Connecticut's projected shortfall is far less than most other states.”