WASHINGTON – The state’s economic upturn – at least in about half of Connecticut’s cities and towns – isn’t good news for about 3,600 food stamp benefits who will lose their benefits in about three months unless they get a job or job training.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
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Food stamp program under GOP microscope
WASHINGTON – Congressional Republicans this week began a comprehensive review of the food stamp program to determine what is working – and to eliminate what in their view is not – a move that could impact thousands of recipients in Connecticut. Even without changes in the program, thousands of unemployed food stamp recipients in Connecticut may find they are no longer eligible after the end of the year.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Op-Ed: Dietitians’ services should be covered under Medicaid
Dietitians are an essential part of the health care system, and their services should be covered when the Department of Social Services enacts new regulations on Oct. 1.
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Op-Ed: Dietitians’ services should be covered under Medicaid
Dietitians are an essential part of the health care system, and their services should be covered when the Department of Social Services enacts new regulations on Oct. 1.
Posted inEducation, Health, Money, Politics
Malloy vetoes inadvertent ban on chocolate milk in schools
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy vetoed three more bills Thursday, including a measure that likely would have barred the sale of chocolate milk in Connecticut schools.