His budget director had told the figure could be several thousand, depending on how state agency heads cover the spending reductions included in Malloy's proposed $ 19.8 billion plan. (wshu.org)
State Senator Betty Little (R - Queensbury) said the governor's executive budget presentation marks the start of the process, and expects discussions with state agency heads will yield more specifics. (suncommunitynews.com)
Three state agency heads appointed by the governor plus four more nominated by the governor with the approval of the state Senate run the EFC, meaning that the governor's office effectively runs the agency. (wamc.org)