Prior to taking up the housing bill the Senate approved creation of a $500 million reserve against potential federal cuts to social programs like SNAP, WIC, LIHEAP, health care and student loan cuts.

HARTFORD - Connecticut's state Senate on Thursday approved a new $500 million fund designed to protect residents against cuts ...

Connecticut Senate Democrats approved using $500 million of state surplus money to backstop federal cuts to safety net ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Sen. Prez Looney: Avelo’s actions just the latest example of “caving to government dollars at the ...

State Sen. Martin Looney’s recent tirade in the Hartford Courant proved just how out of touch 44 years in the legislature will make you. Looney paints a rosy picture of Democrat “unity.” The truth?

Top Connecticut government leaders met Monday morning to detail the state’s “response fund,” a $500 million allocation meant ...

The bill gives the Lamont administration authority to resource affected programs such as home heating and nutrition ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — For most people, the Fourth of July and the holiday weekend are a time to unwind and forget about the stress of work. But for one man, this Independence Day brings with it the ...