The four centers are in Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury and New London, officials said Wednesday. They’re open for walk-in, outpatient care.
Ginny Monk
Ginny is CT Mirror's children's issues and housing reporter and a Report for America corps member. She covers a variety of topics ranging from child welfare to affordable housing and zoning. Ginny grew up in Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas' Lemke School of Journalism in 2017. She began her career at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette where she covered housing, homelessness, and juvenile justice on the investigations team. Along the way Ginny was awarded a 2019 Data Fellowship through the Annenberg Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California. She moved to Connecticut in 2021.
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Report: Homelessness in CT increased for second year in a row
Experts attribute the rise to sustained fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Evictions are increasing as well, and rents are rising.
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CT tenants union formalizes, aims for more political influence
The tenants group has elected officers and adopted a constitution, opening them up to hold more organized power at the state legislature.
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CT affordable housing group meets for first time after legislative session
The group was established during the last legislative session to look into solutions to Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis.
Posted inHealth
Report: Fentanyl, unsafe sleep major factors in baby and toddler deaths in CT
A new report from the Office of the Child Advocate details causes of death for young children in Connecticut over the past couple of years.
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Does CT’s lack of affordable housing contribute to its eviction rate?
A new report tied evictions in CT to a lack of housing, noting landlords can charge more during a housing shortage. But it offered solutions.
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CT didn’t pass zoning reform in 2023. What about next year?
After a session without statewide zoning reform, lawmakers are considering what they can accomplish next year.
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As CT rent costs rise, tenants plan next steps for push to cap increases
Many CT renters are unable to keep up with rising rents, but tenant union organizers are planning next steps in their movement to cap costs.
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Killingly parents claim students still lack mental health care access
Killingly parents say services at a new mental health center haven’t started and several school mental health positions are vacant.
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CT attorney general appoints special counsel to protect abortion access
The announcement comes just before the Dobbs decision anniversary. The ruling allowed states to decide whether to allow abortions.
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New legislation could change CT renters’ rights. Here’s how
New rights include protections for LGBTQ people, late fee limits and pre-occupancy walk-through requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inEconomic Development
2023 Kids Count report: Where does CT rank in child well-being?
CT dropped by two rankings in the annual report, which looks at education, health, economic well-being, and family and community.
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CT expanding rental assistance, offering help with eviction costs
The new programs offer rent aid to participants in the state’s workforce training program and some moving assistance money.
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The disabled have had long waits for services. That could change
Waiting lists have plagued CT’s disabled for years. Advocates hope latest effort to aid those with developmental disabilities isn’t a one-off.
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Lawmakers send $7.5B bipartisan bond package to Lamont’s desk
The General Assembly OK’d a $7.5 billion two-year bond deal that invests in transportation, housing, higher education and school construction.