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Shutdown Day 34: Connecticut’s $3M Response as SNAP Halts
The federal shutdown enters its 34th day as Connecticut mobilizes a $3 million emergency response to the SNAP suspension affecting 360,000 residents.
Jack Beckett·Nov 3, 2025
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Federal Government
What decisions in Washington, from shutdowns to grants, mean for Farmington and Connecticut.
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Blumenthal, Murphy Condemn Parade, Troop Moves, Iran Strikes
Blumenthal slams Trump’s $45 M parade; Murphy calls Iran strikes illegal. The senators’ June salvos echo in Farmington, where 801 veterans and 3.5 % of households feel policy stakes.
Jack Beckett·Jun 23, 2025
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Connecticut Nonprofits Can Seek Share of $400 Million Fund
The announcement, made at the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, follows a rise in antisemitic incidents, including in schools and colleges.
Jack Beckett·May 20, 2024