Tip tax shift

By Sabrina Garone

Published January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST

Ways To Subscribe

A food runner at Bartaco, brings their lunches to restaurant patrons as they sit on the patio.

Governor Hochul proposes no state taxes on tips. How energy costs could impact the race for Connecticut governor. New data shows vehicle-bicycle collisions are on the rise in Connecticut. Plus, efforts in both New York and Connecticut look to better protect kids online.

Tags

After All Things After All Things

Sabrina Garone

Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.

See stories by Sabrina Garone

Related Content

After All Things

Bills, bans, and breakdowns

Sabrina Garone

We’re taking a look at some of the laws that will go into effect in our region this year. Plus, LIPA can extend its contract with PSEG. And Connecticut’s AG sued the Trump Administration 45 times in 2025 -- a look at where some of those cases stand.
After All Things

New year, new wages

Sabrina Garone

The minimum wage in both Connecticut and New York will get a bump on January 1. New York is changing how child abuse reports are made. New research finds migrating birds will arrive in our region earlier this upcoming spring. Plus, the latest from WSHU's Good at Heart.
After All Things

Flow and fix

Sabrina Garone

Crews are still working on major water main fixes in Waterbury. It’s been almost one year since New York enacted congestion pricing. An iconic Connecticut restaurant is about to go nationwide. Plus, a Stefanik campaign insider discusses her decision to leave the race for governor of New York.