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
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
Survey: Many in Connecticut just getting by
Hearst Connecticut Media Group December 1, 2024
[Excerpt from article by Alex Putterman that appeared on the top of the front page of all Hearst Connecticut newspapers, Sunday, December 1, 2024] About 40% of Connecticut adults are struggling financially or "just getting by," a new survey has found. The survey, from the nonprofit DataHaven, found that more people report being worse off financially than they were a year ago than report being better off, amid increases in food and housing insecurity.… Read More
Report: CT a Leader in LGBTQIA Rights
Connecticut Senate Democrats Capitol Dispatch August 3, 2024
[Excerpt from Capitol Dispatch article posted by Joe O'Leary, August 3, 2024] Connecticut stands as a leader when it comes to the rights of the queer community, standing well ahead of many other states when it comes to the rights of LGBTQIA+ residents. With same-sex marriage legalized here seven years before its federal approval and enshrined rights for same-sex and queer parents, legal defenses and the transgender community, Connecticut can stand proud.… Read More
