Commissioned by LAZ Investments and Shelbourne and prepared by Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), a newly released economic study that presents data, insights, and proposed strategies to address one of our region’s most pressing challenges: high vacancy rates in downtown Hartford’s commercial office market.
Read More“A significant number of low-income residents in Connecticut are expected to lose eligibility for government benefits under the law and will feel the cuts acutely,” according to a “Special Examination” by the Office of State Comptroller of the anticipated impact of new federal law changes.
Read MoreHomelessness in the U.S. increased to the highest level on record in 2024, reportedly driven by factors including high rents, stagnant wages and a surge in migrants seeking asylum, and the end of COVID pandemic restrictions, according to federal officials. Connecticut saw increases as well, according to the data.
Read MoreTo more effectively respond to the unmet needs of the state’s immigrants, refugees, and employers, the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) has finalized the acquisition of a new headquarters in Bridgeport.
Read MoreFinancial stability is out of reach for the 39% of Connecticut families who are living paycheck to paycheck across every zip code, underscoring the need for a child tax credit in the state, advocates say.
Read More.The state has a deficit of more than 90,000 homes affordable and available to our lowest income renters., housing advocates point out. Whether the state legislature will take action to respond before legislative adjournment on May 8 is in doubt.
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With the second-highest electricity rates in the country, going solar is a great way to offset costly utility bills and see a good return on investment. Which may explain why a newly released ranking of the best states for solar places Connecticut in the top 10.
Read MoreThe Best Small Cities in the U.S. list is out. The highest-ranking Connecticut community on the list is Shelton, the only Connecticut locale to attain a spot in the top 100, at number 99. Ranking in the top 200 nationally were Stratford (155) and Norwalk (185).
Read MoreTo respond effectively to Connecticut residents facing homelessness or an imminent housing crisis, and with the support of additional funding appropriated in the state’s biennium budget, United Way of Connecticut/211 will resume 24-hour service, seven days a week on the 211 Housing Crisis Line as of December 1, 2023,
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