Perillo Rails Against Democrat Budget Adjustment Proposal

Just a few moments ago, I was proud to stand in opposition of HB 5523 which was a last-minute effort for my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to certain agencies and municipalities.

The Problem: their proposal restricts special education funding, putting the cost on the backs of property taxpayers and shifting funding towards UCONN students who will receive an average of $24,000 each. That’s just not fair.

I support funding higher education, but not at the risk of our youth who deserve our attention the most, as well as our taxpayers who are already grappling with high costs, taxes, and the effects of inflation.