CURRENT NEWS

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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Student Loan Debt Relief is Here!

August 25, 2022

President Biden announced he will sign an executive order which will forgive up to $10,000 of student loan debt for individuals making less than $125,000 per year (and couples earning less than $250,000). Borrowers who received a Pell Grant may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.

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