Senator Kathy Osten, Deputy President Pro Tempore Chair: Appropriations, says 1 is the date that some taxes end or reduce, and it's the date for many new laws to begin. It's just not what the GOP was talking about last week, a 1% tax on PREPARED FOODS in grocery stores, which had already been reported when the budget was first passed way back in early June.

<p>Senator Kathy Osten, Deputy President Pro Tempore Chair: Appropriations, says 1 is the date that some taxes end or reduce, and it's the date for many new laws to begin. It's just not what the GOP was talking about last week, a 1% tax on PREPARED FOODS in grocery stores, which had already been reported when the budget was first passed way back in early June.</p>

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<p>Brian Shactman wakes&nbsp;Connecticut up with all the information you need to start your day. News, weather, traffic and sports plus, interviews with the people making the news each day. It&rsquo;s the perfect way to start your day informed and entertained&nbsp;&ndash; Mornings with Brian &amp; Company 5:30am-9am!</p>

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