Republicans want CT to join other states in challenging federal rules that limit the state’s ability to cut taxes this year.
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Good economic growth report is well-timed for Lamont and lawmakers
Lamont cited CT’s growing economy after presiding over a Bond Commission meeting in which it OK’d $666.9 million worth of borrowing.
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CT contracting watchdog clears key hurdle to add investigative staff
The measure also would expand the board’s authority to probe quasi-public agencies and would shield it from emergency budget cuts.
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Fuel tax holiday could stick CT gas stations with a big bill
Gasoline will be cheaper for CT consumers on Friday, but gas stations that fill up their own tanks this week might be selling it at a loss.
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House, Senate unanimously approve CT gas tax holiday
Legislators approved a plan to provide $100 million in fuel, bus fare and sales tax relief to consumers this spring.
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One year’s CT budget surplus could top entire rainy day fund
State officials are feeling the pressure to share CT’s swelling budget reserves with struggling households and businesses.
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Lawmakers to vote Wednesday on a gas tax holiday in Connecticut
Along with a three-month suspension of CT’s 25-cents-a-gallon tax on gasoline, a second one-week sales tax holiday on clothing is planned.
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CT companies to lawmakers: Fund child care
Electric Boat, Bigelow Tea, Hartford HealthCare are among CT employers calling for boost to social safety net spending on child care.
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CT’s government was once broke. Is it now holding too much cash?
After two years of a pandemic that battered educational and health care, businesses and households, should CT be spending more to help?
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CT lawmakers push bill to forgive unemployment ‘overpayments’
The bill would allow thousands of people to avoid repaying unemployment benefits to the state and federal government.
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Sen. Cathy Osten: Economic aid for small towns needs a shot in the arm
The STEAP program, designed to help launch key developments in small towns, has lost its way, says one legislator who wants to revive it.
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Best, or worst, of times? The battle to frame CT’s finances is underway
As elections near, the battle to frame CT’s financial situation — as the best of times or the worst of times — is expected to intensify.
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CT added more than 55,000 jobs in 2021
Connecticut added more than 55,400 jobs in 2021, roughly 4,400 more than originally projected, the state Department of Labor reported.
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GOP lawmakers want to suspend CT’s wholesale gas tax
Republicans in the state House and Senate called Thursday for suspension of the state’s wholesale tax on gasoline, until at least July 1.
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Gas prices in CT hit a record high; Politicians scrambling to find relief
Republicans say they will unveil a gas tax relief plan on Thursday. Democrats have met with Gov. Lamont’s administration to consider options.