Legislation could address what CT GOP leadership said was too much scrutiny on the Killingly district’s rejection of a mental health center.
Ginny Monk
Ginny, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, is a member of CT Mirror’s investigative team and previously served as the outlet's housing and children’s issues reporter. 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, juvenile justice, and investigations. 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 and covered housing for Hearst CT.
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Legislators expected to focus on children’s mental health
CT lawmakers plan to focus on mental health and other issues including more support for educators and preventing sex crimes against children.
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Hundreds gather at vigil for CT Rep. Quentin Williams
Hundreds attended the vigil in Middletown for Quentin Williams and remembered the legislator as an advocate for change and a friend to all.
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CT right to counsel program for tenants likely saved state millions, report says
By preventing evictions or helping tenants obtain additional time to find new housing, Connecticut likely saved between $5.8 and $6.3 million in 2022.
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CT housing legislation to get renewed focus in 2023 session
Comments from Democratic leadership and experts signaled that housing and zoning will be major issues of CT’s upcoming legislative session.
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Political clashes leave CT Baby Bonds program in limbo
Connecticut was nationally lauded for its passage of a law that would implement a baby bonds program. Here’s how the program never got funded.
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BEST OF 2022: Fighting back: How some Connecticut tenants are organizing to improve their housing
At least five tenants unions have formed in Connecticut to help renters address issues like maintenance problems, rent raises and evictions.
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BEST OF 2022: Connecticut towns got $1.5 billion from feds. They’ve budgeted roughly 1% for housing
The failure to spend federal stimulus funds on housing is a missed opportunity to make CT a more affordable place to live, advocates say.
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Notificación de Desalojo, Parte IV: Un desalojo es para siempre: cómo los costos legales, financieros y emocionales pueden persistir durante años
Un desalojo es para siempre: cómo los costos legales, financieros y emocionales pueden persistir durante años.
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Notificación de Desalojo, Parte III: Para las personas desalojadas, la falta de vivienda a menudo sigue
Para las personas desalojadas en Connecticut, la falta de vivienda a menudo sigue.
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BEST OF 2022: How politics derailed mental health care at Killingly High School
A controversial decision not to open a mental health center has led to a formal complaint, a board resignation and a state investigation.
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Notificación de Desalojo, Parte II: Cómo un estudiante de noveno grado superó nuevos obstáculos
Las interrupciones educativas y de cuidado infantil debido a la inestabilidad de la vivienda son cada vez más comunes.
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An eviction is forever: Financial, emotional costs can persist for years
Evictions lead deep emotional wounds, including long-term mental health concerns, disrupted routines for kids and the loss of friends.
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For evicted people, homelessness often follows
A CT family has been unhoused for months after they were evicted from their Bridgeport apartment. Their situation isn’t unique.
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Notificación de Desalojo, Parte I: Los desalojos están aumentando y los niños suelen sufrir los daños
El aumento de los desalojos ha tenido un impacto enorme en los niños, particularmente en su salud, educación y salud mental.