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Gabby DeBenedictis
As Director of Engagement, Gabby is responsible for growing, engaging and retaining CT Mirror's audience of members, newsletter subscribers, website users and social media followers. Gabby joined CT Mirror in June 2022 as its first audience engagement specialist. She previously served in writing and production roles on Patch.com's Connecticut team, at The Woonsocket Call in Rhode Island and at the Houston Chronicle via the Dow Jones News Fund. She is a Connecticut native who holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UConn and is pursuing a master's degree in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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¿Cuáles son las “barreras fiscales” de CT? Las resumimos aquí
Las “barreras fiscales” han ayudado a CT a generar una serie de superávits, una reserva y a pagar miles de millones en deuda de pensiones.
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What are Connecticut’s ‘fiscal guardrails’? We’ve outlined them here
The guardrails are made up of a spending cap, a limit on bond issuances and two programs that force CT to save a significant portion of its revenues.
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¿Cual es la historia del límite de gasto de CT? Le explicamos
Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre el límite de gasto de CT que algunos aman, otros odian y todos han votado para mantenerlo vigente.
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The history of Connecticut’s spending cap, explained
For more than 30 years, one of the single-largest factors shaping CT’s budget has been its spending cap. Here’s what to know about it.
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A look at some CT laws taking effect in early 2024
Among the dozens of CT laws that took effect Jan. 1, 2024 are an income tax cut, a minimum wage increase, and a birth control expansion.
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Casos de COVID, gripe y RSV aumentan en CT, dicen los expertos
Ante el aumento de casos de COVID-19, RSV y gripe, expertos en CT sugieren que la gente se vacune y se queden en casa si se está enfermo.
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CT seeing rise in COVID, flu, RSV cases as temperatures drop, experts say
With flu season underway in CT, cases of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV are on the rise, with each expected to peak over the next several weeks.
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CT cambió la edad para comenzar la escuela. Lo que debe saber
Esto es lo que debe saber sobre el cambio de edad del jardín de infantes en Connecticut y el proceso de exención.
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CT kindergarten age change: What to know about the new cutoff
Starting next fall, all CT children starting kindergarten must be 5 years old by Sept. 1. But parents can request to enroll their kids early.
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Cómo solicitar beneficios SNAP en Connecticut
Residentes de CT pueden obtener ayuda para pagar alimentos a través del programa SNAP. Les explicamos cómo acceder a estos beneficios.
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How to apply for SNAP benefits in Connecticut
CT residents can get help paying for food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Here’s how to get benefits.
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Ley de depósito de botellas de CT: ¿Cómo canjear botellas y latas?
El depósito de bebidas en CT se duplicará a 10 centavos en 2024. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre el programa de depósito y devolución.
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CT bottle deposit law: How to redeem bottles and cans
CT consumers pay a 5-cent redeemable deposit (rising to 10 cents on Jan. 1) for some bottles and cans. Here’s what to know about the program.
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¿Cuáles son las reglas del voto en ausencia en CT?
El voto en ausencia ha salido a la luz en CT gracias a las acusaciones de fraude en las elecciones primarias demócratas de Bridgeport.