Connecticut Republicans Demand Transparency to End Earmark Corruption

Connecticut’s Republican lawmakers have stepped into the spotlight, shining a harsh light on a shadowy legislative practice that undermines public trust and wastes taxpayer money. At the center of the controversy lies a decades-old culture of unchecked earmarks—legislative giveaways amounting to tens of millions annually—with little to no transparency, vetting, or meaningful oversight. Why Are State Dollars Flowing Behind Closed Doors? Senator Rob Sampson (R-Wolcott) didn’t mince words: "There’s no application process, there’s no public hearing, there’s no statutory requirements, there’s no oversight before, during or after. Essentially, it’s a closed-door process where political connections decide who gets our money."...