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Connecticut Paid Leave Closing in on $1 Billion in Benefits for CT Workers

Izabela Bonzanini News 22 Jan, 2025

Connecticut’s paid leave program is closing in on a major milestone, projected to reach $1 billion in benefits paid to Connecticut workers since January 2022.

CEE’s Commitment to Survivors

Izabela Bonzanini News - COMMUNITY 20 Jan, 2025

The Center for Empowerment and Education (CEE) is highlighting the critical future of domestic and sexual violence services in Connecticut in the wake of the recent election. Uncertainty surrounding potential funding cuts, particularly to the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), threatens to diminish essential programs that offer safety, hope, and healing to victims and survivors. These services are vital lifelines, and without sufficient funding, access to them will become limited. It is crucial for the public to understand the potential impact on themselves and their loved ones.