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HHS bars Head Start providers from using ‘women’ and ‘race’ in grant applications
A coalition of organizations said in court filings that Trump officials told a Head Start director in Wisconsin to cut over a dozen terms from her application.
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Lamont using $5.2M from reserve to offset Trump housing cuts
Lamont’s first withdrawal from the $500 million reserve was to offset the expected loss of federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.
Mimi Torres-García estate accuses DCF of negligence, seeks $100M
The estate of Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-García is seeking to sue DCF for alleged negligence and for allegedly failing to protect her sister.
About 36K in CT are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Here’s what to know.
Cuts to SNAP in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will affect thousands of people, who could lose coverage between Dec. 1 and March 31.
Two families, one child: the case that reshaped foster parents’ rights in Connecticut
Her father implored DCF officials to help him get her back. Her foster parents battled to adopt her. The case landed at the state Supreme Court.
New federal SNAP rules mean 36K in CT still risk food insecurity
Though SNAP benefits were restored, about 36K CT residents are still at risk of losing food assistance due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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