Last year a complaint was filed with the state about the Killingly board of education’s previous decision to not add mental health services.
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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New Jersey report highlights impacts of bill proposed in CT
The fair share bill has met fierce opposition in CT this session, but lawmakers say they’re working toward a compromise.
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CT budget proposal shows investments in housing likely this year
The early budget proposals show $600 million in bonding for housing as well as other investments in affordable housing.
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As CT foreclosure filings rise, prevention programs are available
Foreclosure filings in CT are up compared to last year, although completed foreclosures are still down from pre-pandemic levels.
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About 50 babies have been relinquished under CT safe haven law
Supporters spoke Thursday to raise awareness of the law, which allows parents to leave newborns they can’t care for at emergency departments.
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CT could lose thousands of affordable housing units in next few years
Affordability requirements will expire on thousands of CT units, while others are likely to fall into disrepair and become unsafe.
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Finding home: Two CT families get new housing after eviction
Some of the families featured in the CT Mirror’s Notice to Quit series have found new housing. Here are some of their stories.
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CT zoning reform bills an attempt to address housing crisis
The Housing and Planning and Development committees voted on two major zoning reform bills.
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CHART: Which CT towns have submitted affordable housing plans?
A 2017 law required CT towns to submit affordable housing plans. Thirty-six of them still haven’t finished their plans.
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CT service providers launch new push to end homelessness
The approach aims to reach “functional zero” homelessness in CT. It’s similar to an effort from a decade ago to end veteran homelessness.
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CT ‘Work Live Ride’ bill revives transit-oriented development debate
Debate grew heated during a hearing on a Connecticut bill offering towns access to public dollars if they zone for more residential density.
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Advocates fear CT senior property tax relief bill could weaken affordable housing law
Advocates worry the bill would allow towns to enact moratoriums without actually putting any new affordable units on the market.
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CT Politics: Bill would ban foreclosures for unpaid sewer fees, other charges
The bill, which passed CT’s Planning and Development Committee on Wednesday, applies to charges of up to $4,000.
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CT Politics: New Connecticut representatives get committee assignments
After winning their special elections, representatives from Middletown, Hartford and Stamford were assigned to CT General Assembly committees.
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CT legislators push for more mental health support for kids
The measures to improve mental health care for children in Connecticut continue the work from last session.