News Roundup

The state has had a surplus of $791 million, attributing the increase to unexpectedly high tax returns. While Rell sees it as a sign that the Connecticut economy is rebounding, which it is, others will use it as a sign that taxes are too high.

The Courant reported that "Connecticut leads the United States in producing and researching fuel cells." Interesting.

The Journal Inquirer notes the pressure on Lieberman to engage in a debate with Lamont:

Speaking at a news conference at his campaign headquarters in Meriden, the wealthy cable company executive Lamont also said he and Lieberman should limit their television commercials and instead travel the state to engage in "some old-fashioned, Lincoln-Douglas debates."

The challenger's proposal drew a tepid response from Lieberman's campaign manager, Sean Smith, who said today that the senator "would consider some type of caps in this race."

Lamont is also interested in caps on fundraising and spending.