CT could get at least $500 million over the next five years, starting in 2026. The grant was part of President Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill.’
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CT groups find creative solutions to address rising food insecurity
From food forests to mobile pantries, CT organizations are finding ways to use nature, community and technology to get food to more people.
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On CT Adoption Day, 40 children find their forever homes
Friday marked CT Adoption Day, in which 40 children were adopted. Around 350 children are expected to be adopted this year in the state.
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Energy Efficiency in Torrington: A Model for Municipalities Across Connecticut
Cities are embracing upgrades in community buildings such as lighting upgrades, HVAC system enhancements and weatherization measures, reducing energy consumption and costs, as well as making them more comfortable for residents.
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State closes COVID recovery facilities as nursing home cases continue to fall
The two stand-alone recovery centers have seen more than 320 patients since they reopened in October during the second surge.
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Cook battles to keep her seat in a swing district that will help decide if Dems keep control of House
TORRINGTON – Michelle Cook, a Democrat, is battling to keep her 65th House District seat from being taken by Republican Molly Spino. Cook represents one of the state’s few key swing districts, which means both parties are eyeing it hungrily to help secure the state House majority on Nov. 6.
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Murphy presses for federal probe of ‘sober homes’ after overdose deaths
WASHINGTON — A rash of overdoses in “sober homes” in Connecticut and other states has prompted Sen. Chris Murphy and a bipartisan group of his colleagues to ask federal investigators to determine if additional oversight is needed of these residences for people recovering from substance abuse.
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Esty wins in water bill
WASHINGTON– The House overwhelmingly approved final water resources bill Tuesday, and although she’s new to Congress, Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District has already gotten the hang of finding ways to help to local communities in the popular legislation.
