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Gas Tax Push Hits Congress: President Trump says he’ll move to suspend the federal gasoline tax to blunt Iran-war fuel spikes, but he can’t do it alone—Congress has to sign off. WNBA Momentum in CT’s Orbit: New York’s Liberty start atop early power rankings, with Marine Johannès stepping up as Sabrina Ionescu deals with injury concerns—while Connecticut Sun coverage keeps circling opening-week results and roster shakeups. CT Film Incentives Get a Boost: Lawmakers extended and sweetened Connecticut’s film tax credit transfer rules through 2027 and added a new Bridgeport/Hartford/New Haven-focused production incentive. Childcare Pressure Boils Over: “Day Without Childcare” rallies in Waterbury pushed for an extra $30 million in state childcare funding as providers struggle to stay open. Community Arts & Care Events: Stamford’s benefit, a dementia-care conference in Avon/Farmington, and a new all-female boxing showcase in Hartford point to a busy week of local culture and support.

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