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Trinity College students partnered with the United Way of Connecticut this year to investigate and document financial hardships faced by families with children in Hartford. Their work, which is still ongoing, was cited Wednesday as advocates called for a permanent, state-level child tax credit – support for which the Lamont administration does not appear to be willing to provide.

A trio of bills to curb oil and gas pollution is under consideration by New Mexico lawmakers. New Mexico is the countrys second-largest oil producer and a top gas producer. Rep. ...

With bitter cold temperatures in the forecast, over 100 warming shelters are open across the state until Monday. Wind chills are expected to dip below zero,...

Pennsylvanias Appalachian region needs opportunities to bolster its economy, which will be the topic of a virtual summit in mid-January. The goal is to ignite Appalachias revitalization by bringing together key advocates for two days of strategic discussions. Of Pennsylvanias 67 counties, 52 are nestled in Appalachia. ...

A new biannual survey shows some perceptions of the economy are improving. The Center for Audit Qualitys fall 2022 Audit Partner Pulse Survey found almost 60% of audit partners expressed pessimism for the U.S. economy. ...

A new analysis found financial hardship is growing in Connecticut. United Way of Connecticuts ALICE Report focuses on those who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, but Employed. It suggested the direct cause of the issues is a disconnect between wages and the cost of basic essentials. ...

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut will host U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal for a business luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Norwich, 10 Laura Blv...

According to the Federal Poverty Level, a metric with roots going back 60 years, a family of four is impoverished this year if it earns $30,000 or less. But a new analysis Tuesday from the United Way ...

A new report suggests that 39% of households in Connecticut -- and 43% of households in the greater Waterbury area -- struggle to afford necessities like rent, child care, food and transportation.

A report released Tuesday by the Connecticut United Way found 39% of the state’s 1.4 million households are struggling to cover the costs of basic necessities like food, housing, medical treatment and child care.