Connecticut residents working remotely for New York employers shouldn't be taxed twice. We're fighting to reverse the unfair 'convenience tax' that forces our residents to pay New York income taxes while working from home in Connecticut, and seeking $2 million to support legal challenges against this inequitable policy.

Local property taxes have climbed because the state hasn't kept education funding in step with inflation. Our legislation updates the ECS formula by raising the foundation amount from $11,525 to $18,681 over five years, building in automatic inflation adjustments, and requiring towns to pass those savings directly to property taxpayers.

With vehicle prices rising across the board, a $50,000 car is no longer a luxury. Raising the threshold for the higher sales tax rate from $50,000 to $75,000 gives middle-class families relief when purchasing a reliable vehicle.

Connecticut's extra 1% tax on restaurant meals and prepared foods adds up fast for families and hurts our local restaurants. We're proposing to eliminate the additional tax enacted in 2019, bringing the total rate back to 6.35%.

Connecticut promised property tax relief for our 100% disabled veterans - then stuck towns with the bill. It's time for the state to fully reimburse municipalities for the cost of this program, honoring our commitment to veterans without burdening local taxpayers.

Small businesses are the backbone of Connecticut's economy, but rising minimum wage costs are squeezing them hard. A $2,080 tax exemption per full-time employee - roughly $1 per hour - helps small businesses keep workers on payroll.

Connecticut homeowners need real relief. Increasing the state income tax credit for property taxes from $300 to $1,000, establishing a minimum credit of $400, and expanding eligibility puts money back in the pockets of middle-class families.

When Congress exempted tips and overtime from federal income taxes, workers expected Connecticut would follow suit. They're still waiting. Our legislation delivers on that promise by exempting tips and overtime from the state income tax, giving hardworking Connecticut residents the full relief they were promised.

The federal government created a new tax credit to help low- and middle-income families access educational opportunities for their children. Connecticut families deserve access to this program. We're calling on the state to opt in by submitting the required form to the IRS, allowing Connecticut donors to claim up to $1,700 in federal tax credits for contributions to scholarship organizations.

Connecticut residents pay too many nickel-and-dime fees to state government. We're proposing to repeal the Passport to Parks fee and conduct a comprehensive review to identify and eliminate other unnecessary charges that add up for families and businesses.

Early voting has placed a significant financial strain on municipalities, particularly small towns struggling to staff and fund 14 days of voting. Reducing early voting to 7 days for general elections and 3 days for primaries maintains voter access while easing the burden on local taxpayers.

Volatile power purchase agreements like the Millstone contract cause unpredictable swings in electric bills that frustrate ratepayers. We're proposing to cap PPA costs at 150% of wholesale electricity prices and require large clean energy projects to be negotiated with multiple states to get better deals for Connecticut consumers.

The Public Benefits Charge hidden in your electric bill funds programs that should be debated and funded through the regular state budget process. Moving these costs off electric bills and into the appropriations process brings transparency and accountability to how these programs are funded.

Ratepayers shouldn't be forced to pay large sums so nonprofit organizations can participate in utility rate cases. We're proposing to repeal the stakeholder compensation program that allows these groups to bill their costs directly to electric customers.

Towns should be able to negotiate better electricity rates on behalf of their residents and businesses. Community Choice Aggregation lets municipalities shop for power from alternative suppliers while keeping their existing utility for transmission and distribution - potentially lowering costs for everyone.

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a cap-and-trade program that adds $4-7 per month to electric bills. We're proposing to withdraw Connecticut from RGGI and stop forcing ratepayers to subsidize this costly policy.

DEEP admits natural gas will be necessary to keep our electric grid reliable for the foreseeable future. Mandating a carbon-free grid by 2040 forces ratepayers to subsidize expensive renewable projects to meet a goal the state's own energy agency says is unachievable.

Mandating electric vehicles for state fleets - including school buses - strains our electric grid and increases costs without practical benefit. We're proposing to repeal these mandates and let fleet decisions be made based on cost, reliability, and common sense.

Connecticut's vehicle emission standards are still tied to California regulations - even though we chose not to adopt their ban on new gas vehicles by 2035. We're proposing to base our standards on federal EPA regulations instead of California's aggressive mandates.

Current rules force utilities to buy renewable energy credits only from a limited set of regional markets, driving up costs. Expanding eligibility to any North American regional system operator gives utilities more options and better prices - savings that can be passed on to ratepayers.

When PURA implements policies that cost far more than legislators were told, ratepayers get stuck with the bill and no one is held accountable. Our proposal requires PURA to come back to the legislature for approval when costs exceed estimates by 120-150%, putting elected officials back in control of decisions that impact your electric bill.

Connecticut drivers are getting hit with some of the steepest auto insurance increases in the Northeast. We're calling for a comprehensive study to find out why our premiums are so much higher than neighboring states and identify legislative solutions to bring costs down.

Low Medicaid reimbursement rates don't just hurt providers - they drive up costs for everyone with private insurance. Increasing Medicaid rates as recommended in the state's own rate study will reduce cost-shifting to private payers and make Connecticut more competitive with neighboring states.

State medical assistance should prioritize our most vulnerable residents. Our proposal establishes reasonable residency requirements for certain benefits while dramatically increasing HUSKY C asset limits - from $1,600 to $5,000 for individuals and $2,400 to $7,500 for couples - so seniors and people with disabilities aren't forced to drain their savings to qualify for help.

Small businesses are being squeezed by rising health insurance costs and shrinking options in the small group market. Allowing business associations to pool together and create self-insured health plans gives small employers the same tools large corporations use to control costs and offer better coverage.