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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Nearly 30 years ago a beloved NHL team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. -
New funding is heading to the state’s homeless service and rental assistance programs after cuts in federal dollars. The $5 million will go to homeless service providers for flexible funding use. -
Norwalk city officials are trying to make it easier to construct new housing, rolling out new rules for residents who want to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or in-law apartments. -
Two key housing bills aimed at increasing accessibility for renters have failed in the state legislature. The "Golden Girls" bill would’ve allowed homeowners to rent out bedrooms in the house where they live. Just Cause would've expanded eviction protections for renters. -
Participants would still need to have the credit to qualify for a mortgage and funds for a downpayment. But, the city would help recipients get to a place where they can afford a house, with financial literacy courses and ways to improve credit. -
Fairfield County had the largest decrease in evictions among the communities tracked for a new Eviction Lab report, but it pointed to racial gaps in Fairfield County evictions. Overall, Connecticut saw a decrease in evictions in 2025. -
Connecticut was granted another $9.5 million for its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). But, the program's funding was eliminated from Pres. Donald Trump's budget for next fiscal year. -
Gov. Ned Lamont is backing housing advocates who are pressing state lawmakers to vote in favor of a bill that would expand eviction protections. The proposed bill would broaden the Just Cause eviction law to prevent all tenants in larger apartment buildings from being evicted without reason. -
The tracker catalogues the bills each state has passed in recent years that have to do with housing construction. Connecticut falls behind similar-sized states in terms of the number of bills approved that would make it easier to construct housing. -
Throughout the week of April 20, housing providers and advocates speak with legislators and the public about the state’s rise in homelessness in End Homelessness Week.
