Lawmakers debating gas, energy prices again

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. -- State politicians agreed Tuesday that they need to do more to help Connecticut residents struggling with high energy costs. But they have yet to decide how best to do it. Republican lawmakers said they're collecting signatures to hold a special session this summer to cap the wholesale price of gasoline that's taxed by the state. They claim their plan could save motorists about 4 to 7 cents per gallon at the pump. "This is what the people of the state of Connecticut are screaming about," Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, said. "They want help. They want relief." Democrats, who hold a large majority in the General Assembly, called the GOP proposal a gimmick that would rob the state of much-needed revenue. Instead, Democrats are supporting Republican Gov. M.... [read full story]