CURRENT NEWS

UniteCT Allocated Additional $11 Million for Rent and Utility Assistance

October 17, 2022

UniteCT, which provides rent and utility assistance for households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been allocated an additional $11 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to supplement more than $400 million in federal funding previously allocated for the program that helps keep families safely housed.

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Energy Assistance Program Gets Federal Funding Boost

October 4, 2022

An additional $1 Billion boost in federal funding to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), allowing for more households to receive the benefit in the state, has been allocated as part of an emergency supplemental aid package recently approved by Congress.

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CT Makes Historic Pension Payment

September 28, 2022

State Comptroller Natalie Braswell announced that her office will transfer $3.1 billion into the rainy-day fund. This move triggers a statutory mandate that requires a one-time, special payment of $2.8 billion to be made toward the state’s unfunded pension liabilities.

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Disability Voting Rights Week

September 14, 2022

Voting is one of our nation’s most fundamental rights and a hallmark of our democracy. It is critical that all eligible voters have equal access and opportunity to participate in our electoral process.

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First-Time Homebuyer & Homeowner Assistance

September 6, 2022

If you are a first-time homebuyer looking for the perfect house, or if you are already a homeowner but just need some assistance, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is offering two programs that may offer the resources and assistance you need.

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