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New PSA campaign focuses on fentanyl crisis

The campaign is funded by the tech companies Snap and YouTube.

Nearly $10.5 million in fed funding coming to CT’s dairy, aquaculture...

“These strategic investments in agriculture are in great need for farmers to continue operating and providing safe, affordable, and healthy foods to residents,” said the executive director of the Connecticut Farm Bureau Association.  

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...