360,000 CT residents get food stamps. Why the government shutdown could take that away
Hartford Courant October 21, 2025
[Excerpt from news article by Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, October 21, 2025] "As the federal government shutdown reached Day 20 on Monday, state and federal officials are concerned that about 360,000 Connecticut residents could lose their food stamp benefits starting on Nov. 1.… Read More
New DataHaven Estimates Show SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security and Local Economies Statewide
by Mark Abraham October 20, 2025
Over 100K CT residents could lose Medicaid coverage. What towns may be hit hardest?
Connecticut Mirror September 9, 2025
[Excerpt from news article by Sasha Allen, 9/5/2025] The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cause millions of people to lose Medicaid coverage over the coming years — with estimates of between 100,000 and 170,000 people potentially impacted in Connecticut. The law, passed on July 4, makes several changes to Medicaid and imposes limits on the amount of funding states can collect from the federal government for the program. However, this change would hit low-income areas the hardest.… Read More
Local Data Illustrates Threat to Health Coverage Across Connecticut Communities
by Mark Abraham September 3, 2025
Today, DataHaven released a new report titled "Coverage at Risk: Projected Losses in Medicaid and Access Health CT by Town and Community," analyzing the projected reductions in health insurance coverage tied to recent federal policy changes (see … Read More
A mobile solution to rural health barriers in Connecticut's northeast
The Day April 24, 2025
[Excerpt of front-page article from The Day, Sunday, April 20, 2025, By Alison Cross] Putnam — On a rainy Tuesday, medical staff from Generations Family Health Center prepped for a day of appointments outside the Hale YMCA. [....] In a region with fewer health care providers per person than anywhere else in the state, Generations is working to boost access by making dental and medical care mobile.… Read More
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
