Connecticut Association for Community Action
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CAFCA Connections – September 2, 2020
Community Action Highlights
- Census workers encourage participation at Middletown Farmers Market (Press Staff, Hartford Courant, 8/18/20)
- Community Action Agencies Accepting Energy Assistance Applications (CAFCA Press Release, 8/3/20)
News Items of Interest
- Lamont To Request Extension of Emergency Powers (Christine Stuart, CT News Junkie, 8/31/20)
- Parents worry about child care hurdles (Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 8/30/20)
- Connecticut’s minimum wage rises to $12 on Sept. 1, a boost to workers but cost to businesses amid pandemic (Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant, 8/29/20)
- CT maxes out budget reserve as coffers approach $3.1 billion (Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror, 8/28/20
- State’s COVID rental assistance program is likely running out of funds (Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, CT Mirror, 8/27/20)
- Connecticut regulators fine Eversource, UI after they failed to identify low-income customers for clean energy program (Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 8/17/20)
Community Events
TEAM's 13th Annual Men Who Cook Fundraiser Virtual, September 26
National & Regional Events
See newsletter for listings
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