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'Sin' Taxes, Long-Term Solutions In CT Gov's Proposed State Budget
In his first proposed state budget, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called for an overhaul of the state’s sales tax system, “sin” taxes and laid out ways to start digging the state out of debt.
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Hall of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol, Lamont discussed his proposed budget, a two-year, $43.1 billion taxing and spending plan.
The budget includes a “sin” tax levy on a variety of products, including alcohol, sugary drinks, plastic bags and vaping products. Single-use plastic bags would come with a 10 cent tax, while wine and liquor will include a…
