Hartford Radio: CT Gov Wants Cheaper Booze

Gov. Malloy

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy chose an appearance on WPLR 99.1 FM's irreverent Chaz and AJ radio show Friday to say that he was going to take another crack at loosening Connecticut's controls on alcoholic beverage pricing, plus the hours and ownership of package stores.

The Democratic governor succeeded in lifting the Sunday ban on retail alcohol sales in 2012.

"It's time to take it to the next level," Malloy said.

His hosts, who obviously knew what was coming, literally toasted the announcement, taking a shot of tequila brought by the governor. Malloy declined to join them, saying that he hadn't worked out yet.