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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts
SB 497 would provide a year of food assistance for certain “vulnerable” populations using dollars from CT’s $500M Federal Cuts Response Fund.
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Training mandates mulled for homemaker companion workers
Under the proposal, new employees at homemaker companion companies in CT would have to complete 10 hours of training on a variety of topics.
After Bethany case, bill would make camp staff mandated reporters
The bill was discussed the same day the Office of the Child Advocate issued a report recommending all camp workers get background checks.
CT-funded SNAP program not included in Lamont budget proposal
Lamont’s budget includes modest social service spending increases — but far less than advocates want, especially in light of federal funding cuts.
Medicaid cost, DCF oversight among CT lawmakers’ 2026 priorities
Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.
New details emerge on faked DCF call in ‘Mimi’ Torres-García case
A 10-year veteran at DCF met with a 21-year-old woman she believed to be Jacqueline ‘Mimi’ Torres-García, court testimony revealed.
Lamont, lawmakers to extend CT fund to counter federal cutbacks
CT still has $330 million to supplement programs affected by Washington’s cuts to human services. The money will be available until July.
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