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Here's How Much CT Motorists Can Save Per Gallon When Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect Here's How Much CT Motorists Can Save Per Gallon When Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect
Here's How Much CT Motorists Can Save Per Gallon When Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect Some financial relief at the pump could be on the way for Connecticut drivers as state lawmakers continue to throw their support behind a proposed “gas tax holiday.” The General Assembly unanimously approved a three-month 25-cent per-gallon state gas tax holiday that will begin on Friday, April 1, and last through Thursday, June 30. Having passed 143-0 by the House and 33-0 in the Senate on Wednesday, March 23, the legislation now goes to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont - who helped negotiate the relief plan and previously expressed his approval of it - to sign into law. 
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COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of CT Cases, Deaths, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of CT Cases, Deaths, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of CT Cases, Deaths, Other New Data The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut is back under 2. percent as the number of patients being treated for the virus in statewide hospitals rose slightly, according to the latest update from the Department of Public Health. During the weekend that began on Friday, March 18, there were nearly 25,000 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, resulting in 603 confirmed COVID-19 cases for a 2.49 percent positivity rate, holding steady from the previous week. Five new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals over the weekend, bringing the number being treated statew…

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate Below 2.5 Percent In CT, 62 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Below 2.5 Percent In CT, 62 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Below 2.5 Percent In CT, 62 New Deaths Reported The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut dipped back under 2.5 percent for the second straight day as the death toll approaches 10,700 since the pandemic began more than two years ago. On Wednesday, March 16, nearly 17,000 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut, resulting in 404 confirmed new cases for a 2.40 percent daily positive infection rate. Sixty-two new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut, bringing the death toll to 10,677 since the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Two more COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals…

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COVID-19: CT Hits New Hospitalization Milestone; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths By County COVID-19: CT Hits New Hospitalization Milestone; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths By County
Covid-19: CT Hits New Hospitalization Milestone; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths By County The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals is at its lowest rate since mid-July 2021 as the number dipped under 100 as the state continues to recover. According to the latest update from the state Department of Public Health, 15 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total being treated down to 98.  On Tuesday, March 15, the state was reporting that nearly 14,000 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut, resulting in 317 confirmed cases for a 2.31 percent daily positive infection rate, down for the second strai…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths COVID-19: Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals is approaching double digits for the first time since last summer, though the positive infection rate statewide rose for the third straight day. There were nearly 11,000 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Monday, March 14, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, resulting in 305 confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.88 daily positive infection rate. The infection rate is up from 2.57 the previous day and below 2 percent last week. Eight more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Co…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County COVID-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County There are now fewer than 125 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the winter surge of new infections that plagued the region. Nineteen more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals over the weekend, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 121 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays when the virus peaked in mid-January. There were 31,488 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut over the weekend beginning on Friday, Marc…

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Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start
Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has a plan to provide motorists a bit of financial relief as gas prices at the pump continue to surge to record highs. Lamont announced on Monday, March 14 that there was a bipartisan agreement to enact a “gas tax holiday” that could begin within a week to eliminate the 25-cent per-gallon tax through the summer. According to the governor, the “holiday” will cost the state approximately $90 million and could cut the tax through Thursday, June 30. If approved by the General Assembly, the “holiday” could begin as soon as next week. Lamont added that the state may …

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Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut A strong storm with damaging wind gusts has left thousands without power in Connecticut. At around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, about 12,500 outages were reported statewide. A total of 11,500 Eversource customers are without service, with most of the outages in the Town of Litchfield (1,959), Monroe (1,700) in Fairfield County, Cheshire (658) in New Haven County, Winchester (590) in Litchfield County, Farmington (487) in Hartford County, Thomaston (434) in Litchfield County, Southbury (414) in New Haven County, and Harwinton (337) in Litchfield County. United Illuminating is reporting …

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate Below 2 Percent In CT, 100 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Below 2 Percent In CT, 100 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Below 2 Percent In CT, 100 New Deaths Reported The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut dipped under 2 percent for the first time in 2022 as the death toll topped 10,5600 since the pandemic began two years ago. On Wednesday, March 9, 16,300 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut, resulting in 291 confirmed new cases for a 1.79 percent daily positive infection rate, the lowest since last summer. One hundred new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut, bringing the death toll to 10,615 since the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Seven more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut …

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths COVID-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut is creeping closer to 2 percent as the number of patients being treated for the virus in statewide hospitals rose slightly for the second straight day. On Tuesday, March 8, there were nearly 16,000 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, according to the latest update from the Department of Public Health, resulting in 330 confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.07 percent daily positivity rate, down from 2.28 percent. Eleven more COVID-19 patients were administered to Connecticut hospitals as the number being treated statewide rose to …

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CT Gas Prices Hit All-Time High; Here's What You Can Do To Save Fuel, Money CT Gas Prices Hit All-Time High; Here's What You Can Do To Save Fuel, Money
CT Gas Prices Hit All-Time High; Here's What You Can Do To Save Fuel, Money Connecticut continues to contend with the crisis in Ukraine as gas prices have hit a new record high amid the invasion by Russia, according to AAA. As of Wednesday, March 9 - the day after President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be accepting Russian oil - the average price per gallon in Connecticut rose to $4.41, eclipsing the previous record of $4.39 that was set on July 9, 2008. In the past 24 hours, the average price rose six cents in Connecticut, while gas costs 42 cents more than a week ago and is up from $3.60 a gallon a month ago. One year ago, on March 9, 2021, the averag…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths COVID-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut is back near 2 percent as the number of patients being treated for the virus in statewide hospitals rose slightly, according to the latest update from the Department of Public Health. On Monday, March 7, there were more than 52,000 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, resulting in 1,191 confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.28 percent daily positivity rate. Over the weekend, the state recorded more than 2,700 COVID-19 cases with a 2.81 percent positivity rate, Gov. Ned Lamont noted. Six more COVID-19 patients were administered to Conn…

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