The budget proposal will include a $40 million increase in special education funding and a $14 million grant to develop in-district programs.

Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) rolled out a two-year, $54 million proposal to increase state aid for special education services on Monday. The proposal comes after significant appeals from towns and cities across the state.

With costs reaching more than $100,000 per year for some students, Gov. Ned Lamont called Monday for an additional $50 million for special education to help communities shoulder the cost. Lamont

Gov. Ned Lamont has outlined plans to introduce a nearly $2 million tax cut, focusing on boosting research and development in Connecticut. Lamont detailed his intention to increase the state's research and development tax credit from 60% to 90%.