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CT GOP proposes 3-month holiday on state fuel taxes
CT Republicans called for suspension of retail taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel through Dec. 31, saving motorists a collective $54M a month.
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Diesel fuel prices in Connecticut hit record high
The head of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association said consumers likely will face shortages and more price increases in coming months.
CT farmers protested tax hikes. This working group has a solution
The group suggested changes to Public Act 490, which taxes parcels of land according to their current use — rather than fair-market value.
Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality
From 2023 to 2025, water quality in Long Island Sound improved following wastewater treatment and infrastructure upgrades in CT and NY.
States file new lawsuits against Trump’s payouts stopping offshore wind
An 8-state coalition filed lawsuits Tuesday challenging Trump administration’s payments to private companies to cancel offshore wind leases.
Judge rules EPA illegally ended $7B solar program for low-income Americans
Trump illegally terminated a program intended to make solar power accessible to 900,000 lower-income Americans, a R.I. federal judge ruled.
Revolution Wind completes installation of all 65 turbines
Despite Trump’s attacks, Revolution Wind is nearing completion off the coast of R.I. The 704-MW project will be fully operational this year.
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