The federally funded program helps preserve housing in small cities in Connecticut. The state has about $13.9 million in this plan.
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For these Hartford youths, the neighborhood is worth improving
Hundreds of Hartford youths are earning money through community investment and learning how they can influence their world.
Hartford flooding fund opens to applicants on Sept. 1
Residents of Hartford’s North End plagued by long-term flooding issues can start applying on Sept. 1 for financial relief.
Kids’ crisis centers are opening, but who’s going to pay for it?
The centers, meant to address children’s mental health needs, were started with one-time ARPA money. Advocates say they need recurring funds.
Blumenthal announces legislation aimed at regulating ghost guns
As the U.S. Supreme Court OK’d new regulations on ghost guns, CT’s senators unveiled new legislation that would ban the weapons.
Fairfield County turned blue, but in town halls, politics is still local
Some Republicans are running unopposed for top offices in southwestern CT, where the GOP is struggling to hold seats in the General Assembly.
Public hearing set for proposed rate increases for 2024 health plans
Insurance companies serving CT have asked for an average hike of 12.4% on individual health plans next year and 14.8% on small group plans.
Lamont supports moving CT state police ticketing probe to feds
Lamont’s support of the DOJ probe into CT’s state police ticketing scandal comes as advocates and lawmakers call for more accountability.
CT extends free school meals through 2023-24 academic year
$16 million in federal pandemic relief funds will give Connecticut students free breakfast and lunch through the upcoming school year.
For people with disabilities in CT, a path toward workplace inclusion
Thirty-three years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, work remains segregated, and disabled workers earn less than minimum wage.
For many CT veterans, PACT Act offers expanded benefits
The Honoring Our PACT Act removes the burden placed on veterans to prove their illness is tied to their service.
Winter heating assistance in CT projected to plummet
Connecticut families on emergency heating assistance could get nearly $1,000 less in government aid this winter without more state support.
Auditors: Port Authority’s contracting process at State Pier ‘unfair’
Kiewit, the State Pier construction manager, used its authority to recommend itself for subcontracts that were worth more than $87.8 million.
Trump is indicted, again. In CT, the reaction is relatively tame
Connecticut didn’t shrug at the news of former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment Wednesday, but the reactions largely were muted.
Climate change has hit CT hard this year. Are we ready for more?
Planning for this sort of climate change-driven weather certainly requires physics and meteorology — but also probably a crystal ball.