The Task Force to Study Special Education Services and Funding was created by the Connecticut General Assembly to examine a variety of issues related to special education. Specifically, the Task Force looked at the state's severe special education staffing shortage, the lack of resources for special education, the lack of equity in special education across the state, and the failure to close the state's achievement gap.
Following most legislative sessions, Connecticut's Department of Revenue Services releases a Special Notice detailing legislation that was passed that impacts the state's sales and use tax. These Special Notices summarize each relevant piece of legislation as well as provide the date for when each piece goes into effect.
This research report from the Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research summarizes the State of Connecticut's spending cap, which limits the annual growth in state spending by restricting the legislature’s authority to make appropriations.
Following each legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research produces a report highlighting "major provisions of new laws affecting taxes." This report, titled "Acts Affecting Taxes, has been released annually since 2006, with the exception of 2007 and 2020 when no report was released.
Monthly reports from the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Fiscal Analysis detailing its most recent estimated General Fund budget projections.
Published annually by the State Comptroller, this report provides a detailed look at the state's finances and provides insight into Connecticut's overall fiscal health. Included in the yearly report are fund balances as well as information on items impacting Connecticut's fiscal situation, including the state's cash deposits and investments, current liabilities, long-term debt, state retirement systems, and capital assets.