Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is Connecticut Public's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst Connecticut Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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The conflict has caused a double digit increase in oil costs over recent days. The increase in oil costs is particularly damaging to low income families who rely on assistance programs to stay warm. -
As the state’s housing crisis continues some are calling for Increased punishment and stronger oversight of out of state landlords. Two proposed bills are drawing support from tenants and their advocates. -
In an "unprecedented" relief package, residents of a Rocky Hill apartment complex who were displaced due to unsafe living conditions are now being compensated. -
As Connecticut’s housing crisis worsens, state lawmakers are reviewing a housing rent cap bill proposed by Gov. Ned Lamont. It would prevent landlords from raising rent more than 5% for the first year. -
The lack of housing affordability in Connecticut is increasingly difficult for many residents. State lawmakers are looking for new laws that would make it easier to live in Connecticut. -
Over the last two decades, Connecticut's streamlined its homeless response system and found ways to prevent families from becoming homeless. But, there's more work to be done. -
Housing activists and renters spoke recently about another push in the state legislature to expand eviction protections for tenants. The state’s current Just Cause law prevents renters who are seniors or disabled from being evicted without reason at the end of a lease. -
Crises at the Concierge Apartments recently reached a head when the cold weather caused several pipes to burst. As a result, the town called for the evacuation of nearly 550 apartments and the state launched an investigation into the management company. -
Homelessness in Connecticut is on the rise, and with a new legislative session in the works, lawmakers are trying to help. Here's what they have planned. -
The Council was formed as a result of the omnibus housing bill approved last fall during a special session of the state legislature. The first meeting consisted largely of member introductions and an overview of the Council’s mission, to support the construction of more housing statewide.
