康涅狄格州的立法者讨论将瓶装押金降至5美分以阻止欺诈. Connecticut lawmakers debate lowering bottle deposit to 5 cents to stop fraud.

康涅狄格州立法者正在讨论将该州10美分的瓶装押金降至5美分，以打击州际欺诈，这对分销商造成数百万美元的损失。 Connecticut lawmakers are debating reducing the state's 10-cent bottle deposit back to five cents to combat interstate fraud, which costs distributors millions. 共和党人认为目前的制度是不可持续和有风险, 而民主党则警告降低税率可能会增加垃圾并减少回收利用. Republicans argue the current system is unsustainable and financially risky, while Democrats warn lowering the rate could increase litter and reduce recycling. 财政收入和债券委员会必须对此事进行投票. The Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee must vote on the matter.