Connecticut state lawmakers are considering eliminating the statewide gas tax of 25 cents per gallon — so how much would that really save drivers? Here is what an economist says
State lawmakers are also considering a sales tax holiday on clothing and footwear under $100. If approved, it would last the week of April 10 to 16.
“These kinds of things often come up in election years with which this is so that the people in power can be seen as trying to do something to help. But if you really added up, not a lot of money,” said Rosen.“They've done that before with, like, for school clothes and stuff like that. I mean, it's a week. Again, they should really look at what they're spending, look at all different departments.
There’s also a third proposal lawmakers are considering on Wednesday that would provide free bus fare for the month of April. Get the latest news delivered directly to your inbox. Click u003ca href=u0022https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/newsletters/?_osource=rm_npd_nbc_ct_hs_mnu0022u003ehereu003c/au003e to sign up for our breaking news and other newsletters.
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