Connecticut Republicans Push Telecommuting Plan
Jul 16, 2008, By Wayne Hanson
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Connecticut House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. of Norwalk is among the state's Republican lawmakers promoting increased telecommuting and a four-day work week to save energy.
"Other states have turned thousands of lost commuting hours into productive work, saved workers millions in gas bills and reduced pollution and congestion,'' Cafero said. "Not only will this not cost taxpayers a dime, it will save them in the long run through workplace efficiencies.''
However, a story in today's Harford Courant indicated the plan may not enjoy bipartisan support. The Courant quoted Derek Slap, spokesman for Senate President Pro Tem Donald Williams, as saying: "We always knew the Republicans were phoning it in; now they want to make it official policy."
Cafero noted that Connecticut is one of 13 states that already allows for telecommuting for state workers when it is proved to be "cost effective.'' However, according to a release from Cafero's office, Only 140 state workers participated last year.
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