New research reveals $15.6B boost to Fairfield County by closing gaps
Westfair Business Journal April 11, 2025
[Article excerpt by Gary Larkin, April 4, 2025] NORWALK – By closing gaps in income, home ownership, home values, and educational attainment Fairfield County could generate $15.6 billion in gross domestic product growth, according to a recently released report.… Read More
Study: Child Programs Are Available, But Staffing Problems Pose Challenges
CT News Junkie April 9, 2025
[Excerpt from article by Julie Martin Banks, April 9, 2025] Thanks to additional funding to expand services and provide subsidies to those in need, there has been a 6% rise in available child care services over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by United Way of Connecticut’s 211 Child Care. Officials praised the efforts of Gov. Ned Lamont for investments made in early childhood, according to Beth Bye, commissioner of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.… Read More
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The federal government's anti-inclusion data purges harm us all
by Anonymous February 12, 2025
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Legislative Leaders React To Survey Indicating Almost Half Of CT Adults Struggle Financially
CT News Junkie December 5, 2024
[Excerpt of article from Viktoria Sundqvist, CT News Junkie, 12/4/2024] State Republican lawmakers say a recent survey showing nearly 40% of adults in Connecticut are struggling financially should be “a wake-up call to all state Democrats.” Democrats, however, stress that now is the time to come together across party lines to respond to the needs of Connecticut families.… Read More
Study: 40% in state are struggling financially. About 18% reported times of not having enough for food
Hartford Courant December 3, 2024
[Excerpt from front page Hartford Courant article by Alison Cross, December 3, 2024] As many as 40% of adults in the state are struggling to make ends meet, according to a new DataHaven survey that reveals record-high rates of food, housing and financial insecurity among Connecticut residents.… Read More
