Hundreds are expected to turn out to the state Capitol Wednesday for a public hearing on Gov. Ned Lamont's billto install electronic tolls on Connecticut highways.
But even those who favor tolls may not support another bill to create a transportation authority. Some think it would make state legislators less accountable when it comes to setting toll rates and deciding where toll gantries will be located.
Today, we examine what that proposal could mean for the state, and consider suggestions to securitize future toll revenues for upfront payments to address current budget concerns.
We also jump into the fray over legislation to allow bear hunting and encourage small towns to consider ways to move toward regional schools.
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- Colin McEnroe - Host of The Colin McEnroe Show on WNPR (@colinmcenroe)
- Christine Stuart - Editor-in-Chief of CTNewsJunkie.com (@ctnewsjunkie)
- Kevin Rennie - Attorney, Hartford Courant columnist, blogs at dailyructions.com (@DailyRuctions)
