housing

Especially when it's cold outside, advocates want there to be more state cash-on-hand to support people experiencing homelessness, rather than having to come up with it a shelter solution on-the-fly.

This hour on Disrupted, we talk about urban revitalization across Connecticut, including December's federal spending bill. Guests include Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton (Housing Authority of New Haven).

One of the biggest focuses for the 2023 legislative session is housing. This hour on Where We Live, we talk about the housing market in Connecticut and what legislative action we might see in the future.

Our weekly news roundup covers the tragic death of a state lawmaker in a wrong-way crash and the suspension of an attorney representing Alex Jones in Connecticut.

As demand for affordable housing grows, advocates are pushing suburban towns to do more, not only to address economic pressures, but racial equity issues as well.

The upcoming legislative session is likely to bring a new effort to pass meaningful zoning reforms, according to advocates for a fund that rewards towns that create affordable housing and eviction protections for tenants.

While home and rental prices rise, several recent studies added to a wide body of research linking housing insecurity to worsening health outcomes.

Last year, Connecticut became the third state in the country to authorize a statewide right to counsel program. The program gives income-eligible tenants facing eviction access to free legal representation and is already showing impact. But scaling up the program to the whole state may take time.

In Connecticut, landlords can require up to two months of rent as a security deposit. An alternative being explored is damage insurance that would be included in the monthly rent.

State program offers another option for people with intellectual disabilities.