The federal student aid office plans to resume collecting defaulted loans on May 5, ending a pause that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amanda McCard
Amanda is a legislative intern at CT Mirror. She is a senior at the University of Connecticut, where she double-majors in journalism and environmental studies. She has written for George Washington University’s environmental publication Planet Forward, has been published in the UConn Journalism Magazine and is involved with communications at the UConn Office of Sustainability.
Posted inEducation
At CT college campuses, agitation reignites — with a wider scope
Student protests at Yale and UConn have returned. But amid federal funding cuts and student visa revocations, they’re taking a broader lens.
Posted inHuman Services
CT food banks fear consequences of federal funding cuts: ‘What do we do?’
Decisions by the Trump administration to cut federal funding have left CT food pantry leaders worried about their ability to provide meals.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT opens manufacturing training center at Tunxis amid skepticism
The manufacturing center at CT State Tunxis is finally open. But some people worry about its long-term funding and CT’s overall efforts.
Posted inEducation
CT considers anti-hate speech rule for college campuses
S.B. 980 would require colleges and universities in Connecticut to hire a coordinator to address complaints of discrimination
Posted inTransportation
CT lawmakers consider 0.05% blood alcohol limit
A bill designed to crack down on drunken driving would reduce CT’s legal blood alcohol content for drivers and boaters from 0.08% to 0.05%.
Posted inHealth
Bristol plant spurs medical waste bill that would change emission standards
A CT lawmaker said the bill would close what he described as a ‘loophole’ allowing municipal-waste plants to burn some medical waste without meeting stricter federal standards.
Posted inMoney
Child care is center of governor’s human services budget
Lamont’s budget invests in universal preschool but does not meet the needs of other nonprofits, like food banks and homelessness providers.
Posted inGovernment
Lawmakers call for more than 10x boost to food bank funding in CT
The Connecticut Nutrition Assistance Program currently gets $850K per year from the state, a much lower amount than neighboring states spend.