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Government, Business, TCA

Connecticut Truckers Grapple With New Highway Tax

A truck drives by a sign

With a new highway use tax set to taking effect with the new year, the trucking industry in Connecticut still has many questions about how to comply and who must pay the tax and is also floating the possibility of legal action.

Julia Bergman | Connecticut Post, Bridgeport
January 3, 2023

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Extends Gas Tax Holiday

Connecticut state capitol

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has extended the gas tax holiday through Dec. 31 in a bill signed during a special session of the General Assembly to provide economic relief to residents.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 7, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Connecticut Truckers Face Bill to Lower Emissions

Connecticut truckers are facing an uphill battle in opposing the governor's bill to improve air quality by imposing California’s stringent emissions standards on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Connecticut Considers California Standards for Large-Truck Emissions

A Connecticut effort to curb carbon-spewing emissions from large trucks by adopting California’s clean air regulations moved forward March 28, despite heavy criticism from opponents who said it could lead to higher costs on Connecticut businesses.

John Moritz | Connecticut Post
March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Connecticut House Cuts Gas Tax, Offers Other Relief

With the state budget surplus hitting record-breaking levels, Connecticut legislators voted unanimously March 23 to cut gasoline taxes — and talked about reducing more taxes in the future.

Christopher Keating | The Hartford (Conn.) Courant
March 23, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Connecticut Lawmakers Push Through New Tax on Trucks

The Connecticut General Assembly approved a bill that would impose a highway use fee on heavy commercial trucks.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 10, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Connecticut Republicans Attack Governor’s Truck-Tax Plan

HARTFORD, Conn. — Republican state lawmakers, along with trucking and food-distribution executives, on April 28 declared war on Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed regional climate initiative and user tax for heavy trucks on state highways.

Ken Dixon | Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, Conn.)
April 29, 2021
Government, Business

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Proposes Mileage-Based Fee on Trucks

In his recent budget address, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a mileage-based fee on tractor-trailers estimated to raise $90 million annually.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 10, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Connecticut DOT Unveils $9.7 Billion Transportation Investment Plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation released its $9.7 billion capital plan, which includes investments across various modes of transportation over the next five years.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021
Government, Business, TCA

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Hits Pause on Trucks-Only Toll Vote

Gov. Ned Lamont has called for a pause on the vote for trucks-only tolls in Connecticut after repeated delays from lawmakers to convene for a vote.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020

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