Plainville Delegation Attends Budget Address

Hartford, CT – The Plainville delegation joined for a photo outside the Hall of the House at the State Capitol on Wednesday February 6. The group including: Robert E. Lee, Plainville Town Manager, Sen. Jason Welch (R-Plainville), Rep. Betty Boukus (D-Plainville) and Kathy Pugliese, Plainville Town Council Chair gathered after the Governor presented his budget address to the General Assembly. The proposed $43.8 billion budget includes spending increases of nearly 10% over two years, the elimination of the car tax if your vehicle is valued at $20,000 or less and increased funding for education. The general assembly will debate the budget proposal and either accept or reject policies. The 2013 Legislative Session ends in June.