Publications
Recent Publications
The State Employees Retirement System
2024-R-0199This report describes the State Employees Retirement System, including a comparison of the system's membership tiers, a summary of how it is funded, its funding status, and the factors behind its unfunded liability.
Issue Brief: PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
2024-R-0198This issue brief describes what PFAS are, the dangers of PFAS, and what has been done at a state and federal level to address the issues PFAS pose.
Issue Brief: Certificate of Need
2024-R-0196This issue brief describes what Certificate of Need programs are and recent legislation surrounding them.
Issue Brief: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2024-R-0191This issue brief provides an overview on what AI is and the current Connecticut laws surrounding it.
Issue Brief: Zoning Regulations
2024-R-0190This issue brief summarizes zoning regulations throughout the state and what they must do, may do, and cannot do.
Issue Brief: Funding the State Employees Retirement System (SERS)
2024-R-0189This issue brief describes how the Connecticut pension fund is doing, how it is funded, and factors contributing to its unfunded liability.
Issue Brief: College Affordability in Connecticut
2024-R-0186This issue brief details tuition-free higher education programs in Connecticut, loan repayment assistance programs, and specialty scholarships in Connecticut statutes.
Issue Brief: Virtual Currency
2024-R-0183This issue brief explains what virtual currency is and provides examples of advantages and concerns when using cryptocurrency.
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund
2024-R-0180This report provides information on the Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund.
