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Connecticut Lawmakers Fight $10M Cuts to Food Assistance

3/18/2025

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Connecticut lawmakers, led by Senators Blumenthal and Murphy, are sounding the alarm over proposed federal cuts of over $10 million to food assistance programs. These cuts endanger food security for 470,000 residents and threaten vital funding for schools and food pantries. Advocates are calling for state support to cushion the blow and protect vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

Connecticut lawmakers, led by Senators Blumenthal and Murphy, are sounding the alarm over proposed federal cuts of over $10 million to food assistance programs. These cuts endanger food security for 470,000 residents and threaten vital funding for schools and food pantries. Advocates are calling for state support to cushion the blow and protect vulnerable communities.