Connecticut
Connecticut lawmakers to push for plan to lower rising energy costs
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Efforts to address high energy bills in Connecticut continue to intensify.
State Republican lawmakers were set to unveil at the state capitol Wednesday new details about their plan to combat rising electricity prices.
The proposal came after alarming reports about the state’s energy rates and the financial strain on residents.
Wednesday, state GOP lawmakers said they would reveal the specifics of their 6-point plan aimed at reducing energy costs for Connecticut households.
It followed a recent push by lawmakers to address what they described as an ongoing crisis of high electricity prices that impacted families across the state.
A recent study by Lending Tree highlighted the severity of the issue.
It found that Connecticut residents have some of the highest energy bills in the country, with 36 percent of residents unable to pay a bill, the second-highest percentage in the nation.
Additionally, the study ranked Connecticut as having the third-highest electricity rate at 29.9 cents per kilowatt-hour, only trailing California and Hawaii.
Last week, Connecticut Democrats also introduced their energy plan, the “Ratepayers First Act,” which seeks to lower energy costs.
However, it provided limited details on how the plan would function in practice.
The meeting where the GOP sought to present more details on its plan was set to begin at 10:30 a.m.
Lawmakers, industry experts, and residents alike were expected to watch closely to see what steps were proposed to ease the financial burden of high energy bills for Connecticut families.
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WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Connecticut
Joe Deko Appointed to State Legislature’s Group Studying Prepaid Funeral Contracts to Protect Consumers
- Reviewing contract structures: Examining issues related to pre-need funeral contracts and cremation service agreements.
- Strengthening oversight: Recommending stronger consumer protections and improvements to state regulation of the funeral services industry.
- Developing compensation mechanisms: Creating rules for distributing funds to affected consumers and exploring the framework for a future industry-backed guarantee fund.
Deko took to Facebook to share the news.
“I am honored to announce my appointment to the Connecticut State working group focused on reviewing and strengthening Connecticut’s prepaid funeral laws.
This important effort brings together professionals and stakeholders committed to ensuring that prepaid funeral arrangements continue to serve and protect Connecticut families while maintaining the highest standards within our profession.
I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute my experience and perspective to this process and look forward to working collaboratively with fellow members of the group.
A special thank you to Senator Paul Cicarella for his confidence in me and for entrusting me with this appointment. Your support and leadership are greatly appreciated. I look forward to helping shape thoughtful policies that will benefit Connecticut families and the funeral profession for years to come.”
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