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    Lezlye Zupkus
    January 29, 2019

    Rep. Zupkus Opposes Grocery Tax

    Rep. Zupkus Opposes Grocery Tax
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    HARTFORD- State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) today said she opposes the concept of applying a state sales tax to groceries and non-prescription medicine.  

    The concept is under consideration by Gov. Ned Lamont, according to published news media reports.  

    Rep. Zupkus said, “This tax hike will harm the families of Bethany, Cheshire and Prospect. Taxing our family food, milk, bread and cold medicine for a quick money grab is unacceptable.” 

    Groceries and non-prescription medicine are not subject to the 6.35% sales tax currently. The proposal would add both non-prescription medicine and groceries to the taxable items with the ‘promise’ to lower the overall sales tax. 

    Zupkus said, “I do not support additional taxes on our state residents. Residents should not fall for the ‘sleight of hand’ budget maneuver. If the concept is ‘revenue neutral’ why would this be even considered? It sounds like another revenue grab to me.” 

    Lamont’s review of sales tax exemptions comes as majority party Democrats are floating additional ways to collect more revenue for the state, including a statewide property tax and bringing tolls back to the state.

     

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