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Report: Free legal counsel saved thousands in CT from homelessness, saved the state $36M. Now it’s at risk of ending
A program that provides free legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction has saved Connecticut millions of dollars, a new report says.
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$58.6M in funds from CT settlement to go to housing homeless with opioid use disorder. Here’s how it will work
Connecticut's OSAC’s largest approval to date, $58.6 million, will support people with opioid use disorder who are unhoused.
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Why lawmakers say these CT homeowners need more protection. They’re ‘standing in solidarity.’
CT lawmakers file legislation to clarify 2023 law, say they are “standing in solidarity with the residents."
Connecticut DMV, top lawmakers vow to review towing laws
State lawmakers say they will review a law that allows tow companies to sell a vehicle worth $1,500 or less just 15 days after towing it.
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CT city draws national spotlight for housing growth. ‘Progress is happening here’
The gathering solidifies a place for Connecticut advocates as national leaders in the conversation around re-shaping the way the United States approaches housing.
Towed and gone: How CT DMV allows companies to sell people’s cars
This article was produced in partnership with ProPublica through its Local Reporting Network. Melissa Anderson was trying to wrestle her squirmy 2-year-old daughter into a winter coat in December 2021...
A baby and a toddler died. CT Child Advocate says state has not done enough to protect children
A report from CT's child advocate says there are concerns DCF isn't properly monitoring cases, ensuring case workers visited families and making sure families get services they need.
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Does CT already have a tool to add affordable housing? This is the idea.
Connecticut’s laws regarding land trusts include one that reduces property tax burdens on the land.
As cold sets in, CT United Way launches new way to combat homelessness
United Way staffers said the program aims to keep people from losing their homes as temperatures drop.
CT landlords join call to increase housing development
Another group on Wednesday added its voice to the cohort clamoring for lawmakers to push towns to make it easier to build more apartments: landlords.