[JayCT]

Originally Posted by mdovell

Some here do argue that Connecticut does not do anything until it's safe to do so by the times of the overall policies we see that that's not always the case. For example Connecticut does not have a helmet law for motorcycles. Some might argue that there's freedom of the open road and I get that but it also means a higher likelihood of more expensive accidents. If you look at policies further there's no ban on flavored Vapes. So that means people come here from surrounding states all of which I have banned them and they probably industry up. Remember when they stop smoking in restaurants. I live in a town where the last community in the area was mine that been smoking. As a result smokers from all across the area it started flooding the restaurants and bars thinking that was their last gasp literally. And then you also have the fact that there's no open container law in Connecticut which is cost to stay at 10s if not over a hundred million dollars over the past few decades. I can't think of any legit reason why you'd want a permit open containers in cars.

Where I live the vast majority of those that are riding motorcycles don't have helmets. If I go to a convenience store i c flavored Vapes and just walking around I can see open containers inside a cars. Someone argues for freedom but that comes at a cost of less Federal Aid

Another aspect I thought that was kind of funny is that when we lower the gas taxes but we don't also understand as those gas taxes are matched with federal dollars at the end of the year so if we're expecting our roads to be fully paved at the same price as we thought they'd be that's not going to happen next year. The state of Connecticut is much more dependent on the quality of its roads than other states because things are more spread out and it's not as urbanized.

Are you sure about that? I’m not aware of any federal transportation funding that is tied to the gas tax. I believe it’s tied to the transportation budget but not the tax that funds it. For roadway and transportation projects, they get federal funding based on the project and eligible items of work. The state gets funding for mass transit through the Federal Transit Agency but that’s not tied to gas taxes. I’d have to see proof of it to accept your concern.

As for the open container law, I’d ask how can you transport an open bottle of liquor if you outlawed it. That means you have to finish the bottle where you open it unless you walk it to where you are going. Jay

[MikefromCT]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

I do agree a healthy % of our population can be fooled by this do nothing bill. That is what SPIN is. We call that % liberals.

I'm sorry, but the right has their share of delusional, easily swayed, gullible rubes. For example, we had an election in 2020 that some people still acknowledge as illegitimate, and much of the GOP is now the party of QAnon, nodding their heads at pretty much anything they hear from Fox News, or increasingly, OAN or Newsmax. They are in no position to throw stones. I will be the first one to tell you that there is no shortage of gullibility among Democratic voters, particularly in this state, and I've grown accustomed to shaking my head at how they put love of party over love of town or state (or even country), but they do not have a monopoly on this. Sorry!

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

I will be the first one to tell you that there is no shortage of gullibility among Democratic voters, particularly in this state, and I've grown accustomed to shaking my head at how they put love of party over love of town or state (or even country), but they do not have a monopoly on this. Sorry!

The left in Ct own being soft on crime, which is the issue I referenced.

[mdovell]

Open container law is often enforced on the level of seat belt law. Obviously if are visibly drinking that one thing but if they pull you over.

https://ctmirror.org/2022/03/23/hous...e-later-today/

"Scanlon added that while the state budget’s $1.7 billion Special Transportation Fund isn’t as flush with cash as the General Fund, it also is in good shape and can afford to forfeit fuel tax receipts for three months.

Nonpartisan analysts project the fuel tax holiday alone would cost the state $90 million, while the Lamont administration estimates the STF is on pace to close the fiscal year with a $380 million surplus.

The Special Transportation Fund pays for Department of Transportation operating costs as well as the debt service on the borrowing that covers a major portion of state highway, bridge and rail construction work."

Keep in mind its no longer three months, try nine.
https://www.governing.com/finance/co...e-by-2024.html


TCi is dead, no state wants to join it. This gets complicated.

https://ctmirror.org/2021/02/10/lamo...new-truck-fee/

I don't think driving around ct is a viable option for truckers

[Johnho771]

The Connecticut GOP has selected their candidate for governor. Bob Stefanowski was selected in a landslide over Susan Regan.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/polit...ont/ar-AAX0lM9

[robr2]

Originally Posted by Johnho771

The Connecticut GOP has selected their candidate for governor. Bob Stefanowski was selected in a landslide over Susan Regan.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/polit...ont/ar-AAX0lM9

"Congratulations on your re-election Governor Lamont."

[RogerAnthony]

Wow... for the first time ever I may vote Democrat in a gubernatorial election. Stefanowski is a lunatic, so there is no chance I would ever vote for him. I usually vote Libertarian but they've selected Dr. Aaron Lewis, a church pastor, as their candidate this year and I am having no part in voting for a religious zealot. Unless some independent candidate appears it looks like I'll have to vote Lamont by default.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by robr2

"Congratulations on your re-election Governor Lamont."

Exactly. Why does CT GOP even put up these tested and failed candidates over and over again? Barring some major issue for Lamont, he is coasting to re-election.

[Danny K]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Exactly. Why does CT GOP even put up these tested and failed candidates over and over again? Barring some major issue for Lamont, he is coasting to re-election.

Have you forgotten how close the election was last time? Lamont vs Stefanowski was pretty darn close. I think that Stefanowski has a better chance this time. Lamont is the favorite, but I’ll definitely vote for Stefanowski!

[mdovell]

I'd like to see a decent debate. Early voting might be a interesting issue.

https://ballotpedia.org/Connecticut_...allot_measures