Budget Briefs on Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Budget

These briefs from CT Voices examine the impact of the Governor's budget proposal on programs affecting the states' children and families.

• Overview: The Impact of the Governor's Proposed 2011 Budget on Children
• HUSKY Health Insurance Program
• Governor's Revenue Proposals
• Connecticut Takes Promising Steps Towards Enhancing Teacher Training in Classroom Management
• News release -- Analysis: Governor’s Budget Proposal Cuts Many Children’s Services, Fails to Resolve Long-Term Budget Challenges

Budget Spreadsheets

These spreadsheets summarize changes in funding over time in key agencies and programs serving children and families. These summary sheets compare the Governor's proposed Fiscal Year 2011 budget revisions to funding levels in previous years.

• Dept. of Children & Families
• Dept. of Higher Education
• Dept. of Public Health
• Dept. of Social Services
• Judicial Dept.
• Office of Policy & Management
• State Dept. of Education

From the Governor's Office

• Governor's FY2010 - FY2011 Midterm Budget Adjustments
• Governor's State of the State Speech
• Budget Powerpoint Presentation

Background information

• Connecticut Needs a More Balanced Approach to Resolving the Budget Deficit
• Connecticut's Wealthy Pay Smaller Share of Income Than Most Residents in State and Local Taxes