04/14/2026
Today, House Republicans released our budget proposal and it delivers real results for our shoreline communities.
Our plan is balanced, provides more than $400 million in tax relief, comes in $167 million under the state spending cap, and spends less than the governor’s proposal, all while making smart, targeted investments where they’re needed.
✅That includes our STRAP plan, which would deliver approximately $1.1 million more in education funding to Clinton, Westbrook, and Killingworth. That’s meaningful support for our schools and real relief for local property taxpayers who have been carrying a heavy burden for too long.
For years, towns like ours have been asked to make up the difference because the state’s education funding formula hasn’t kept pace with reality. This proposal takes a fair, straightforward approach by distributing additional funding based on the same percentage towns already receive, so every community benefits.
Just as importantly, this funding is built into the budget, making it predictable and something our towns can actually plan around. And while delivering for our towns, we’re aiming to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits for our seniors, in addition to other tax relief.
This is about doing right by our students, supporting our towns, and easing the pressure on taxpayers, all while staying fiscally responsible and living within our means.
👉We can do better for our communities, and it can start this session. Check out our plan here: www.cthousegop.com/budget
