The state’s special transportation fund is facing a deficit of more than $60 million in the current fiscal year, and could face larger deficits in the future if moves are not made to shore up the fund. Connecticut has joined a regional climate initiative with nearby states, but Lamont’s chief spokesman says that does not translate into an immediate gasoline tax hike. No final deals have been reached on transportation as Biden and Congress are still negotiating on a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which includes $20 billion for public transit like the Metro-North Commuter Railroad. Lawmakers said that negotiators are discussing $350 billion for state and local governments, and Connecticut traditionally receives about 1 percent of the total — meaning $3.5 billion if a deal is reached.
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