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Republican lawmakers host Norwalk toll forum
Republican State Reps. Gail Lavielle and Tom O’Dea. Roughly 30 people turned out at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center Tuesday night for an informational forum on tolls hosted by state Reps....
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Republicans stand united against Connecticut tolls
In a 2016 file photo, cars drove under electronic toll gantries on the Mass Pike. (AP Photo /Elise Amendola, File) / Minority Republicans staged an anti-toll news conference on Tuesday, promising that...
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Lamont, Democrats hint at sweetener for Connecticut tolls
Ned Lamont There’s a chance that if electronic highway tolls are installed around Connecticut, the state’s gasoline tax would be reduced from the current 25 cents per gallon. That was the potential...
View ArticleLetter: Tolls, what is the big deal Connecticut?
To the Editors: Some observers wonder why people in Connecticut are making such a fuss over toll proposals. After all, most of us pass through tolls regularly. They are part of everyday life in...
View ArticleDemocrats push highway tolls over first hurdle
In a stark contrast between the two political parties, majority Democrats on a key committee Wednesday hammered through three toll-related bills. The trio of party-line votes of the Transportation...
View ArticleOpinion: Legislators are not considering the costs to obtain tolls
State Rep. Tom O’Dea (R-125) who represents New Canaan and part of Wilton, and is a member of the legislature’s Transportation Committee, has voted against three toll proposals. The bills made it out...
View ArticleOpinion: Don’t charge tomorrow’s taxpayers for today’s improvements
Hartford has a habit that I’d like to break. Last month, as Governor Lamont delivered his budget address to the General Assembly, I remember the sinking feeling that came when I learned that 13 percent...
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Here’s how much CT highway tolls could cost drivers
There were still more questions than answers when it comes to what a final electronic tolling bill will look like and also whether the Democrats have enough votes to approve the legislation without...
View ArticleLetter: Tolls are the way to raise money for CT
To the Editors: There is no dispute about the state of the infrastructure in Connecticut. Our roads and bridges pose serious safety issues that deter businesses and families from moving here. Three...
View ArticleCommentary: Refusing to listen to the will of the people about tolls
Democratic leaders were convinced they would finally bring tolls to Connecticut. They staked their reputation on it. After all, they have total control of the process and the votes. The Governor, the...
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