State Rep. Aniskovich Blasts Budget Process, Says Towns and Families Left Behind

Hartford, CT – State Representative Chris Aniskovich (R–35) voiced strong disappointment today following the Connecticut General Assembly’s approval of a $55.8 billion biennial budget. While overall spending jumps by more than $2.5 billion over the next two years, an 11.2% increase, Rep. Aniskovich says the plan abandons the principles of local town control and places new burdens on working families.

“This budget is a missed opportunity–and frankly, an affront to the towns and taxpayers we represent,” said Rep. Aniskovich. “Special education remains underfunded by statute, despite clear direction from our local school boards. The middle-class child tax credit, which would have delivered meaningful relief, was scrapped. Meanwhile, we’re saddling residents with nearly $2 billion in new revenue grabs.”

Under the approved plan, General Fund spending increases by $2.551 billion, financed through a combination of one-time accounting adjustments and permanent tax changes, including rebasing the Hospital User Fee, extending the corporate surcharge, and modifying the unitary reporting cap.

“This is a budget that prioritizes revenue schemes over real solutions,” Aniskovich added. “It levies new taxes on everyday necessities, doles out business credits, and expands higher-education funding, but overlooks Connecticut’s working families and the towns that know how to invest those dollars best.”

Perhaps most galling to Rep. Aniskovich was how the legislation was advanced. The 600-plus-page draft moved through committee and floor votes with no substantive debate and no public hearings. 

“I remain committed to responsible budgeting, open government, and policies that truly prioritize families, affordability, and our local communities.”