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The rent bank program, which was expanded in the legislature’s budget implementer bill, will now provide up to $3,500 — up from $1,200

In recent months, as the pandemic aid program winds down and state and federal protections against eviction have expired, eviction filings have risen.

As the number of evictions in Connecticut spikes, the state legislature has set aside $5 million for eviction prevention programs through the Department of Housing, including an expanded “rent bank” that aims to help tenants and landlords handle missed rent and avoid an eviction.

It’s set to be a component of the Department of Housing’s Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program and serve families at risk of homelessness, eviction or foreclosure.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said the city was taking a multifaceted approach to reduce gun violence “with more resources than we’ve ever been able to bring to bear before.”

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts – the largest tax reduction in Connecticut’s history.

UNDREA KIRKLAND, also known as “Spooda,” 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 210 months of

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said in the statement that the city Office of Violence Prevention will work with city, state and federal law enforcement agencies — and others.

LAHEEM JONES, also known as “Heemie,” 27, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 190 months of

A key committee debated Thursday over Gov. Lamont's $24.2 billion annual budget proposal.