CT Tolls
Everything you need to know about tolls — and a plan against them — in Connecticut
Tolls are on the table in Connecticut this year, but are by no means a done deal. In this special report — featuring a toll calculator and your responses to our CuriousCT poll — we dig into four proposals and how each could impact your bottom line.
GALLERIES: CT Tolls
With tolls passed by, is gas tax hike up next?
An analysis of states’ fuel tax burdens by the American Petroleum Institute showed Connecticut’s levies, which contribute about 36 cents per gallon to the price, rank slightly below the national average and 15th nationwide.
Analysts: Lamont, lawmakers face $4.3 billion gap in next two-year Connecticut budget
State officials are facing almost $4.3 billion in red ink in the next two-year budget, due largely to the coronavirus-induced recession, according to a new report Friday from nonpartisan analysts.
Gov. Ned Lamont shares hopes for Biden presidency
An early backer of Joe Biden's bid for president, the Connecticut governor says with the former vice president in the White House, "we'll be speaking with one voice" in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
ANALYSIS: How was Howard able to defeat Rotella in 43rd state House race?
The political newcomer was able to defeat the freshman state legislator in the only area race in which an incumbent lost.
Gauthier challenges Conley for 40th District state rep seat
Published October 19, 2020
Rep. Christine Conley, D-Groton, an attorney, is seeking her third term and facing a challenge from Republican candidate Lauren Gauthier, a special projects manager at an oyster farm.
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Sen. Osten defends record as she seeks fifth term in 19th District
Published October 15, 2020
State Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, seeking her fifth term serving the 19th District, says she hears a lot of concern about economic uncertainty amid the pandemic as she makes the rounds to meet voters this fall.
Hebron Republican challenges Osten in 19th District
Published October 15, 2020
Republican Steve Weir is optimistic about taking the 19th District seat in November, saying his initial impetus for running revolved around incumbent Democratic state Sen. Cathy Osten's support for tolls.
139th House District race features incumbent and underdog
Published October 14, 2020
Democrat Kevin Ryan will face Republican challenger Caleb Espinosa.
Conley and Gauthier differ on police bill and marijuana, find other common ground in debate
The League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut and Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut held a virtual debate with the 40th District candidates.
46th state House District candidates present contrasting views
Published October 10, 2020
Incumbent Democrat Emmett Riley faces Republican Robert Bell in the 46th District covering part of Norwich.
In the 23rd, newcomer Rubino challenges incumbent Carney
Published October 6, 2020
Voters in Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook will choose between the incumbent Republican state representative, Devin Carney, a lifelong resident of the district, and Democrat Dave Rubino, an atttorney who wants to put his worldly experience to work for his neighbors.
Lamont keeps pledge, begins release of stalled municipal aid
Gov. Ned Lamont kept his pledge to Connecticut municipalities Friday, beginning the process of releasing $150 million in municipal aid stalled since last summer by the debate over tolls.
Lamont pledges to release stalled town aid, regardless of whether tolls are approved
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged Wednesday to support borrowing for overdue municipal aid — even if legislators reject his transportation initiative and the truck tolls that would come with it.
Lamont says truck tolls off the table; Senate Democrats hedge
Published February 19, 2020
Gov. Ned Lamont effectively gave up Wednesday on Senate Democrats ever calling a promised vote on truck tolls, telling reporters his administration was ready to explore alternative funding sources for transportation.
Tolls saga continues as Democrats postpone vote
Senate President Pro Tem Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, said the latest scenario for attempting passage is to split the bill in two, each authorizing tolls on six bridges — one bill beginning in the House and the other in the Senate.
Synchronized vote on truck tolls? Stay tuned.
Published February 12, 2020
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz of Berlin and Senate President Pro Tem Martin M. Looney of New Haven said Tuesday that each has convinced the other they have the votes necessary to pass legislation next week authorizing tractor trailer tolls on a dozen highway bridges. But there’s a significant complication.
Region's lawmakers say it's time to vote on Lamont's $19 billion transportation plan, but support is split over tolls
Published February 5, 2020
Gov. Ned Lamont, making a pitch for his transportation plan during his State of the State address, joked that legislators should vote right then and there. "We could do it right now," he quipped. "Can I have a show of hands?"
Nolan, de la Cruz to host transportation forum in New London
State Reps. Anthony Nolan and Joe de la Cruz on Thursday invite the public to join a discussion on transportation.
Lamont keeps state spending lean to build reserves against next recession
Published February 5, 2020
It also would raise the new state tax on vaping while banning flavored products, and tighten eligibility for the new debt-free community college program.
No longer 'special,' tolls top agenda of legislature's regular session
After belatedly scrapping plans to hold a special session this week, Democratic party leaders now hope to pass a trucks-only tolling plan the week of Feb. 10.
Public hearing on governor's tolling proposal to be held Friday
A public hearing on Gov. Ned Lamont's tolling proposal will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
Transportation funding a trail of broken promises
Published January 28, 2020
Connecticut’s transportation program has been riddled, for more than a decade, by broken funding promises from both political parties.
Toll me, please
Instead of displaying responsible fiscal leadership, Connecticut Republicans choose political gimmickry on tolls
GOP leader says he doubts tolls can pass Legislature
Published January 14, 2020
The Republican leader of the Connecticut Senate said Monday he doubts a transportation bill that includes tolls can be passed in the General Assembly, despite optimism expressed by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont.
Senate Democrats near ‘contingent consensus’ on truck tolls
The Democratic majorities of the state House and Senate cautiously edged toward consensus Tuesday on a 10-year, $19 billion transportation infrastructure plan that would charge tolls for tractor-trailers on a dozen highway bridges.
A crucial day for Lamont’s transportation ambitions
The Senate Democratic majority intends to take a hard count Tuesday of votes in favor of a 10-year transportation financing plan that would rely on truck tolls, a pivotal moment for Gov. Ned Lamont.
Lamont to appear at weekend forum on transportation plan
Gov. Ned Lamont is scheduled to appear at a public meeting this weekend to discuss his proposed transportation plan, which could include highway tolls.
Rhode Island requests new review of truck toll lawsuit
Attorneys for the state are asking a federal court to let a challenge to the Rhode Island's truck toll program be decided in state court.
Dozens of toll opponents and proponents show up at Capitol
Published December 18, 2019
While toll opponents have frequently appeared at the state Capitol during the monthslong debate over tolls, it's been rare to see toll supporters other than unionized construction workers.
Lamont, lawmakers agree to transportation vote in January
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic legislative leaders are planning to vote in early January on a proposal to upgrade the state's infrastructure.
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OPINION
Truck toll plan better than no plan
It is disappointing that the Democratic majority did not show the political courage to back the governor on his broader toll plan.
Bad news if Lamont gets rolled on tolls
Republicans are showing no interest in meeting the governor halfway. And if he was expecting backing from his fellow Democrats in control of the Senate -- forget about it.
Lamont does need a better toll campaign
Lamont needs to win over 76 of 91 House Democrats and at least 18 of 22 Senate Democrats because Republicans are united in opposition.
A pause on tolls, marijuana, more gaming
Major issues that the General Assembly did not act upon will soon be back.
Close deal on tolls, improve state ranking
Connecticut ranked 46th in both infrastructure and fiscal stability and 30th for its economy. These poor performers are related.