Lamont's Budget Proposal: Implications for Connecticut's Future
Gov. Ned Lamont proposes a $26.1 billion budget for Connecticut, focusing on erasing $500 million in bonded debt, investing in child care and education, and maintaining fiscal stability. The plan increases base aid for public colleges and universities but reduces overall support, bolsters K-12 education, and creates new posts to monitor health care quality and finances. It also aims to secure disputed tax dollars from Connecticut residents working remotely for businesses in New York. The budget includes a plan to reduce outstanding transportation bonding debt and repurpose unspent federal COVID-relief grants, while facing criticism for sweeping funds from a program sharing state sales tax receipts with cities and towns.