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Congress passes $900 billion pandemic relief package
“This new funding will help small businesses keep their doors open," declared U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut).
Additional SNAP benefits coming to 105,000 CT households
With the additional $16.2 million allocation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, emergency benefits are totaling over $135.8 million in additional SNAP assistance statewide during April-October, with commensurate spending in the food economy.
More federal aid for CT workers displaced by Covid-19
In addition, the Connecticut Department of Social Services will provide over $16.5 million in Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Benefits to nearly half of Connecticut’s SNAP participants on Sept. 17.
Fairfield County nears 1,200 COVID-19 deaths; DOL receives fed grant to...
The state of Connecticut has now conducted over 200,000 COVID-19 tests, with nearly 40,000 positive results and over 3,600 deaths.
COVID-19 LATEST: Decisions on reopening some businesses could come within 7-10...
With roughly straight seven days of declining hospitalizations – the federal government recommends 14 consecutive days before easing restrictions -- Gov. Ned Lamont said that announcements about reopening some businesses could be made within the next 7-10 days.
Conference focuses on hunger crisis
Agencies discuss the need for government assistance in fight against hunger.
Groupon for good
A former Webloyalty executive has launched a daily deal service under which consumers can specify a charity to receive a small donation when they...