Let the last day begin

The House of Representatives kicked off the last day of the legislative session with music from the Silver City Choir, a choral group from Meriden's Lincoln Middle School. The choir sang two patriotic songs, including "My America."

Their presentation was followed by discussion on an Act Concerning Trade with Africa -- a bill the Senate passed in late April.

The bill would require the Department of Economic and Community Development to conduct a study of their programs that promote and assist Connecticut businesses with regard to trade with African countries.

The cost to the Department of Economic and Community Development would be minimal.

Not to minimize the importance of international relations, but shouldn't Connecticut lawmakers be focused the state's finances right now and the fact that they haven't passed a budget?

Photo courtesy of House Democrats: