Budget Briefs on Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2010 Budget

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

• Early Care and Education
• HUSKY Program
• Low Income Supports and Family Economic Security
• State Revenues
• Education
• Foster Care/Child Welfare

Budget Spreadsheets

Connecticut Voices for Children has created spreadsheets that 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 2010 budget revisions to funding levels in previous years.

Department Budgets:

• Dept. of Children & Families
• Dept. of Corrections
• Dept. of Higher Education
• Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services
• Dept. of Developmental Services
• 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 Biennium Budget
• Text of Governor's Budget Address
• Budget Powerpoint Presentation

Office of Policy and Management

• Synopsis of the Governor’s 2010-2011 Biennial Budget (PDF)

Background information

• Better Choices for Connecticut budget plan
• State Budget Challenges Facing the 2009 General Assembly Session
• Building a Reliable, Fair and Accountable 21st Century Revenue System
• Public Investment for a Mediocre Future: Where Connecticut Stands On State and Local Revenues
• Emerging State Budget Crisis resource page