Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, is leading a push to reform state income taxes on retirement earnings when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 4.
Keith M. Phaneuf
Keith has spent most of his four decades as a reporter specializing in state government finances, analyzing such topics as income tax equity, waste in government and the complex funding systems behind Connecticut’s transportation and social services networks. He has been the state finances reporter at CT Mirror since it launched in 2010. Prior to joining CT Mirror Keith was State Capitol bureau chief for The Journal Inquirer of Manchester, a reporter for the Day of New London, and a former contributing writer to The New York Times. Keith is a graduate of and a former journalism instructor at the University of Connecticut.
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Lamont official: Heating aid grants for many families will increase
Heating aid grants for many families will increase this winter but Republicans say the effort doesn’t go far enough.
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CT’s revenues are finally growing faster than its debt, analysts say
While uncertainty still looms over the economy, analysts told CT legislators the furious fiscal bailing they’ve done recently was not in vain.
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With CT essential worker bonuses done, more post-COVID issues arise
The larger question — how to rescue families from the economic shocks of the pandemic and inflation — has begun to heat up at the Capitol.
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CT essential worker bonuses to be cut for all but lowest-income
CT Democratic leaders said they had no choice, given the limited funds Gov. Ned Lamont would support for the Premium Pay program.
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In special session, CT legislature extends gas tax holiday
The measure extends CT’s gas tax holiday, bolsters heating assistance, cuts ‘Premium Pay’ bonuses and adjusts the bottle deposit program.
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CT essential worker bonuses on Monday’s special session agenda
In a special session Monday, the CT General Assembly will also address an extension of the gas tax holiday and additional energy assistance.
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CT essential worker relief caught in debate over who owes ‘heroes’
CT essential workers waiting to learn if they’ll receive $1,000 bonuses are stuck in a debate between Gov. Ned Lamont, businesses and labor.
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Report: CT reduced its debt by 7.4% over past year
Connecticut shaved down all major areas of debt — including pension and retirement debts — and more is expected to come off the books soon.
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Lamont y Legisladores acuerdan extender la exención del impuesto a la gasolina
También planean aumentar los bonos a trabajadores esenciales durante una sesión especial legislativa.
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Lamont, legislators agree to boost essential worker bonuses, extend gas tax holiday
As Eversource asked for a big rate increase, Lamont underscored the need for more assistance to consumers
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CT essential workers could see bonuses of $233, not $1,000
CT pandemic bonuses for essential workers are to be slashed. Comptroller-elect Scanlon is calling for another $100 million for the program.
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Lamont ready to extend CT gas tax holiday into the winter
Gov. Ned Lamont said he is ready to extend the CT gas tax holiday beyond its Nov. 30 expiration. Legislators may hold a special session.
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Legislators ready to extend CT gas tax holiday through the winter
Lamont said he wants to ensure a continued suspension of the 25-cent tax won’t impair the state’s ability to repair its roads and bridges.
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Connecticut’s coffers continue to swell, despite global economic woes
New projections show revenues pushing this year’s state surplus from nearly $2.35 billion up to almost $2.8 billion.