LIHEAP helps low-income families pay for winter heating and other energy costs. Here’s an overview of the program and its eligibility requirements.
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CHART: CT emergency room visits for asthma by race
Blacks and Hispanics in CT go to the emergency room for asthma at a much higher rate than whites. See the data here.
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MAP: New Bassick High School location at risk for flooding, pollution
The new school will be in a flood zone, so while it will be somewhat elevated, the likelihood of mold from street level flooding is high.
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CHART: Asthma prevalence for adults and children in CT
Broadly, CT’s adult asthma rate in 2020 was 10.6%, one of the highest rates in the country. Here’s a look at asthma rates over the years.
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On Balance: How will CT spend its surplus?
Erica E. Phillips explores Gov. Ned Lamont’s ideas for CT’s budget — and asks what you think the state should do with its surplus.
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Connecticut’s gas tax is returning incrementally. What’s going on?
CT’s 25-cents-per-gallon gas tax was suspended in March 2022 due to rising fuel prices. As of Jan. 1, the state is gradually restoring it.
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CHART: Breakdown of Connecticut’s debt
CT amassed debt between the 1930s and 2010 by spending liberally and failing to save adequately. Here’s a breakdown of the state’s debt.
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CHART: Sales tax receipts driving Connecticut transportation program
Sales tax receipts have surpassed fuel taxes as the single-largest source of revenue for the CT budget’s Special Transportation Fund.
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CHART: CT’s budget cap can increase due to inflation
Higher inflation means CT’s government may be able to add up to $1 billion — or more — in new spending and still remain under the statutory spending cap.
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What is the McKinney-Vento Act and what can it do for my kids?
The act is a federal law that requires all children experiencing homelessness have access to education. Learn more about it here.
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I live in Connecticut and got an eviction notice from my landlord. Now what?
If your landlord files an official eviction case against you, you’ll get a summons to court. Here’s what that process looks like.
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I’m being evicted in CT. Who can I reach out to for help?
CT’s right to counsel program, Legal Aid groups, United Way’s 211 hotline and more can provide legal help and shelter. More details here.
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On Balance: Ladders not lifelines
In the latest issue, Erica E. Phillips covers Gov. Ned Lamont’s state of the state address — and asks for your thoughts on his “ladders not lifelines” comment.
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MAP: These parts of CT still lack high-speed internet access
More than 20% of Connecticut residents lack high-speed internet access. Here are the parts of CT that are still unserved.
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CHART: Reasons CT tenants said they missed rent
Tenants in CT’s right to counsel program commonly report a job loss or reduced work hours as the reason they missed rent. Here’s the data.
