The lawsuit came in response to a new rule that could block certain nonprofit, government employees from eligibility for the program.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
UI asks regulators to take another look at proposed power line
UI doesn’t expect the Siting Council to change its mind, but it’s a necessary step before filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision.
Posted inHousing
Advocates call for heat at tiny home encampment in New Haven
Local officials had cut off electricity, which powers heating in the encampment, citing zoning and building code violations.
Posted inInvestigations
State officials told of concerns with Sen. Doug McCrory in 2023
A nonprofit leader alleged she was coerced into sharing a $5M grant with Sonserae Cicero, who she said was in a relationship with McCrory.
Posted inPolitics
Facing federal cuts, Lamont OKs $500 million contingency fund
The legislation would divert $500 million now slated for CT’s pension funds to the state’s budget reserves to confront federal cuts.
Posted inPolitics
CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats
On Tuesday, Connecticut Democrats will try exploit open seats for top offices in New Britain, Norwich, Torrington, Branford and Westport.
Posted inMoney
Trump ordered to pay SNAP benefits; CT officials still want to help
The rulings didn’t stop CT state legislators’ demands to reserve hundreds of millions to shore up SNAP and other human service programs.
Posted inHartford
Portraits from Hartford’s Día de Muertos celebration: ‘It is beautiful’
CT Mirror visited Hartford’s celebration of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, where we took photos of attendees and learned what the holiday means to them.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
What’s Connecticut’s favorite candy?
What’s the most popular candy in Connecticut? And which state has a fancy for Almond Joy? And where’s all the chocolate?
Posted inPolitics
SNAP suspension a reminder to CT GOP: Trump sets the agenda
Criticizing Trump is unthinkable in a GOP primary for governor. But standing with him on some issues can carry risks in a general election.
Posted inMoney
CT lawmakers: Lamont must do more to replace vanishing food aid
A bipartisan consensus is nudging Gov. Ned Lamont toward tapping Connecticut’s rainy day fund to replace SNAP benefits.
Posted inEducation
More CT high school students are taking college-level classes
A surge in COVID emergency funding has allowed district leaders add more dual credit classes and practical training for today’s job market
Posted inHealth
How one CT clinic is addressing racial disparities in maternal care
Enrich Health’s approach—which aims to improve maternal and birth outcomes—is aligned with HUSKY’s new value-based payment model.