State Budget Update (P.A. 26-68)

The Budget Adjustment bill sends a one-time increase of over $1.8 million

additional aid to the towns in the 51st District that the municipalities can

use for tax relief to help with the rising education costs they’re facing, which

could offset property tax increases.

The budget adjustment bill also:

• Creates a sales tax exemption for nonelectronic school supplies starting July

1, 2026

• Expands “sales tax free week” from items under $100 to items under $300,

and includes backpacks and cleated shoes

• Allows municipalities to offer a new primary residence ‘homestead’

property tax exemption

• Creates an income tax credit for eligible family caregivers of qualifying

family members

By the Numbers:

Killingly- $622,976 in Education Aid & $333,903 in Town Aid

Putnam- $333,612 in Education Aid & $164,942 in Town Aid

Thompson- $301,388 in Education Aid & $71,358 in Town Aid