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Lawmakers Extend Gas Tax Suspension, Offer More Energy Assistance And Hero Pay

Lawmakers extended a suspension of Connecticut’s gas tax, supplemented funding for energy assistance and set aside more money for an essential workers’ bonus pay program during a special legislative session on Monday. Read it here!

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Utilities Agree To Some Relief To Off-Set Increase In Electric Rates

With Connecticut households bracing for steep electricity rate hikes, Gov. Ned Lamont announced a plan Monday to offset electricity bills by $10 and supplement an energy assistance program by a total of $13 million in utility company shareholder profits. Read it here!

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ConnectiCare To Exit CT’s Fully Insured Small Group Market

Connecticut’s small group fully insured health insurance market is losing another major insurer. Read more

5 Cops Arrested In Cox Case

Five city police officers have been arrested on two misdemeanor charges apiece for their roles in the June 19 incident that left 36-year-old New Havener Richard “Randy” Cox injured and paralyzed while in police custody. Read more

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