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A roundtable held by U.S. Representative Joe Courtney discussed the impact of federal Medicaid eligibility changes on Connecticut residents; there is confusion and concern over losing coverage, especially for those with disabilities. Social Security recipients in the state will see a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment from January, benefiting around 765,000 people. Finally, Connecticut has launched a new tourism campaign called the “TV-to-Table” trail, which highlights eateries and chefs that have appeared on national television.
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Effects of Federal Medicaid Alterations
On Thursday, U.S.’s Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) conducted a roundtable in Norwich discussing HUSKY, Connecticut’s Medicaid, and the confusion its federal eligibility alterations have caused. MedicaidMattersCT.org is a state resource that can help residents understand if these changes apply to them.
— Katy Golvala, Health Reporter
Social Security Increase for Connecticut Recipients
Approximately 765,000 Connecticut residents will see a 3.6% increase in their Social Security benefits come January. Outgoing U.S. Rep. John Larson urges Congress to act soon to prevent potential benefit cuts due to looming insolvency.
— Lisa Hagen, Federal Policy Reporter
Blue Ribbon Commission Considers Regional Center Expansion
The Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding and Accountability is considering proposals to expand Connecticut’s six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs), potentially regionalizing services for multiple districts.
— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Education Reporter
New Connecticut Tourism Campaign: “TV-to-Table” Trail
Connecticut introduces the “TV-to-Table” trail, featuring Chefs and food businesses that have been on national television. This campaign joins other experiential trail campaigns to entice visitors to the state, including trails focusing on pizza, supernatural lore, and Christmas movies.
— P.R. Lockhart, Economic Development Reporter
$15 Million in Federal Grants for CT Afterschool Programs
$15 million in federal grant money is set to fund afterschool programs across Connecticut. The grant, via Title IV of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, will support tutoring, arts, athletics, health and family literacy programs and more.
— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Education Reporter
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