Comptroller Sean Scanlon recently declared that “the crisis is over” with respect to the state’s fiscal condition. While Connecticut has made significant progress in recent years, such a statement masks the state’s precarious position. Connecticut has run surpluses for several years, paid down substantial amounts of debt, and found a much better footing than in 2017 when the fiscal guardrails—critical to […]
NEW HAVEN, CT — New Haven is among several cities across the state taking action against rising food costs and cuts to federal food assistance benefits by creating farm-to-table and community-based solutions. Farm-to-table programs provide fresh produce [and] fresh food for people who deserve it most, said Gov. Ned Lamont at a recent event including CitySeed, […]
HARTFORD, CT — About 25,000 state residents who are about to lose their federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of changes to eligibility will receive a little relief from the state, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. On Wednesday morning, Lamont announced a plan to use $8.5 million from Connecticut’s Federal Cuts Response […]
The state follows Maryland in enacting legislation that bars retailers from using personally identifiable data to customize prices. A similar bill is awaiting action by New York’s governor. Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The legislation in Connecticut and New York reflects a mounting effort by politicians and advocacy groups to crack down on practices they claim […]
