LIPA

Making the switch to electric vehicles could save money and lives in Connecticut, according to a study by the American Lung Association.

In mid-March, the Long Island Power Authority learned the New Jersey parent company, PSEG, has been lobbying for the state to study the option of selling LIPA to a private entity, instead of a proposal to study making LIPA distribute electricity themselves.

Governor Lamont has negotiated a $75 million incentive package with Lockheed Martin.

The deal will cut LIPA’s tax bill by about half over the next five years.

The New York State Legislature included in its budget proposals a measure that would create a state committee that would explore restructuring the Long Island Power Authority.

The proposals allocate $2 million to study transforming Long Island Power Authority into a fully public entity, distributing electricity to the island itself.

This comes after the utility company was almost replaced following its poor performance restoring customers impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias last summer.

The Connecticut Lottery has nine retail sports betting locations, so far.

LIPA would manage the regional electricity grid directly instead of contracting a utility company to service customers.

A new commission is the result of a bill declaring racism a public health crisis in Connecticut.