If passed, a new bill would limit rent increases in Connecticut to no more than 2.5 percent per year.
Lawmakers, activists seek to ’cap the rent’
Posted inCT Viewpoints
On the young heroes of civil rights — and you
Much of the freedom that we take for granted today was fought for and won by young people, by children. We should know their names.
Posted inPartner Content
Shared power used to be the norm in statehouses. Now it’s nearly extinct
After the midterm elections, there are now 40 states where one party controls the governor’s office and holds majorities in both chambers of the legislature.
Posted inPartner Content
All-women slate will lead Congress’ efforts to keep the government funded
In the intensely divided 118th Congress, the job of leading bipartisan efforts to keep the government funded will belong to four women lawmakers for the first time ever.
Posted inStudent Voice
Corruption on the world’s biggest pitch
The World Cup should be a celebration of the beautiful game and a way to exchange culture, a way to bring people together, not a platform for corruption and greed.
Posted inEspañol
Estoy siendo desalojado. ¿A quién puedo contactar para obtener ayuda?
Connecticut tiene un programa que garantiza representación legal gratuita para ciertos inquilinos que están pasando por un desalojo.
Posted inEspañol
Recibí un aviso de desalojo de mi arrendador. ¿Ahora qué?
Un aviso de desalojo, o un aviso de desalojo de su arrendador no es lo mismo que una orden judicial de desalojo.
Posted inEspañol
¿Qué es la Ley McKinney-Vento y qué puede hacer por mis hijos?
La Ley McKinney-Vento es una ley federal. Requiere que todos los niños sin hogar tengan acceso a la educación.
Posted inEducation
Rep. Candelora: Killingly schools inquiry is a ‘witch hunt’
Legislation could address what CT GOP leadership said was too much scrutiny on the Killingly district’s rejection of a mental health center.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT delegation seeks Army briefing about Sikorsky loss of helicopter contract
CT’s congressional delegation has requested a briefing from the Army on its decision not to award an assault aircraft contract to Sikorsky.
Posted inPartner Content
Some CT lawmakers want to make free lunches at public schools permanent
Many CT school districts have run out of federal funding that allowed them to provide free school lunches to all students in the pandemic.
Posted inData
CHART: CT’s budget cap can increase due to inflation
Higher inflation means CT’s government may be able to add up to $1 billion — or more — in new spending and still remain under the statutory spending cap.
Posted inHousing
What is the McKinney-Vento Act and what can it do for my kids?
The act is a federal law that requires all children experiencing homelessness have access to education. Learn more about it here.
Posted inHousing
I live in Connecticut and got an eviction notice from my landlord. Now what?
If your landlord files an official eviction case against you, you’ll get a summons to court. Here’s what that process looks like.
Posted inHousing
I’m being evicted in CT. Who can I reach out to for help?
CT’s right to counsel program, Legal Aid groups, United Way’s 211 hotline and more can provide legal help and shelter. More details here.