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
New Youth Leadership Opportunities and Data at DataHaven
by Mark Abraham August 8, 2025
New: DataHaven Connecticut Youth Advisory Council We're excited to share open roles and positions for our Youth Advisory Council, the new youth-led advisory group at DataHaven. For the 2025-2026 school year, participants will develop data and research skills while helping their communities and providing advice on our many statewide publications, such as our popular Connecticut Town Equity Reports and Town and Neighborhood Data Viewers.… Read More
Pro-LGBTQ Groups Aided By Hartford Foundation
Patch Connecticut July 16, 2025
[Excerpt from Patch article by Michael Lemanski, 7/16/25] HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford-based benevolence foundation recently donated several grants to support organizations advocating for LGBTQ causes. According to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, eight area organizations received a total of $200,000 in grants from the foundation’s Equality Fund.… Read More
