Hip-Hop for the Homeless Responds to Increasing Need
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Hip-Hop for the Homeless (HH4H), now in its 12th year, is a grassroots movement led by Hartford artist and educator Joey Batts.
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Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"
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Which are the leading “small cities” in Connecticut, and how do they rank among similar communities across the country? A new analysis, released this week, reflects that Connecticut holds its own among similarly-sized communities nationwide - led by Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk and West Hartford.
Read MoreConnecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch
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Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children. Under an initiative launched a year ago, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards at no cost.
Read MoreWhat's Next for Hartford? New Analysis Looks at Challenges, Opportunities
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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"Special Examination" by State Comptroller Highlights Anticipated Impact of Federal Cuts, Changed Requirements on Connecticut Residents and Industries
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“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 Increases Nationwide Including in Connecticut, New National Data Shows
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Homelessness 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 MoreConnecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Acquires New Headquarters in Bridgeport
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To 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 MoreImperative for CT Child Tax Credit Remains Unmistakable, Advocates Intensify Efforts
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Financial 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.
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Response to Affordable Housing Crisis in Doubt as Legislature Has Yet to Revise Budget
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.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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