Politics

Connecticut is Receiving $144 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Broadband Connectivity in the State

Izabela Bonzanini News - World - Politics 01 Aug, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released statements in response to the announcement made on June 26 by President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration that Connecticut is receiving $144 million in federal funding to support its ongoing efforts in deploying affordable, reliable high-speed internet service statewide.

Five Things to Know About Social Security

Izabela Bonzanini Politics - News 21 Aug, 2023

Social Security is your money — you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. And like most Americans, that money is needed to help cover living expenses and pay bills. Nearly one in five Connecticut residents – nearly 700,000 people – receive Social Security benefits, and 38 percent of residents 65 and older rely on the program for at least half of their income.

“A Shameless Call for an Act of Kindness"

Izabela Bonzanini Education - Kids & Family - News - Politics 23 Aug, 2023

As the summer ends, and most parents can enjoy the last weeks before their children's school year begins, many families face the approaching school year with financial concern and uncertainty.

I’m a CT Resident with Student Loans. Is forgiveness Available?

Izabela Bonzanini News - Politics 24 Aug, 2023

Around 321,000 Connecticut residents applied for President Joe Biden’s student loan relief program last year, which would have allowed borrowers under certain income thresholds to qualify for up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt forgiveness.

Making Family Visitation Rooms a Safe and Comforting Space

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Politics 08 Sep, 2023

DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) has reopened the Danbury office's family visitation rooms. The agency currently serves about 3,000 kids in the state across six regions. About 121 are served by the Danbury regional office.