Connecticut lawmakers are gearing up to start the 2025 legislative session, with the main priority being crafting a new two-year budget. The legislative session runs from January to June every other year, during which a spending plan is put together. Democrats hope to relax the state’s fiscal guardrails, while Republicans argue for maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Budget priorities include funding for early childhood education, special education, and healthcare, with concerns about potential cuts under President-Elect Donald Trump. Outside of the budget, Democrats focus on affordable housing, higher education, and healthcare, with Republicans emphasizing energy prices and the Trust act regarding cooperation with federal deportation efforts.
Lawmakers will also need to address changes to Connecticut’s election laws, following voter approval to remove restrictions on who qualifies for an absentee ballot. Overall, there are more unknowns in this budget process, with discussions expected to cover a wide range of important issues for the state.
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