A push is underway to keep unhoused residents safe from extreme weather. A bill recently approved by the state’s public health committee would add protections during heat waves and cold snaps.

A new photo exhibition at the state capitol sheds light on the rise in homelessness across Connecticut. The display of black and white pictures feature unhoused residents in the Greater Hartford area.

The workers who help some of Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents are suffering themselves, according to a new study on homeless service providers.

A new thrift store benefiting homeless service provider Journey Home is now open in West Hartford. All of the store’s earnings support Journey Home's furniture bank, which provides furnishings for residents coming out of homelessness.

Renovation work is soon set to begin at Stamford Manor. The 60-year-old complex provides affordable housing for seniors and those who have disabilities. The 215 apartments will get a full remodel.

Connecticut’s Housing Committee voted in favor of a bill to expand the Just Cause evictions law. The current law protects seniors and people with disabilities from wrongful evictions at the end of their lease. Expansion of the bill would protect all tenants.

The bipartisan legislation aims to boost the supply of housing and create more affordable options. But the bill, which seeks to address a pressing cost-of-living issue for Americans, faces challenges ahead.

The two-day summit will bring together community leaders, academics and elected officials to outline a collective economic agenda for Puerto Rico and discuss policies most impacting Boricuas in Connecticut.

Plans for a 14-unit apartment complex in New Canaan are taking heat from the town’s Planning and Zoning officials. At least 11 of the apartments would be affordable for families earning less than the area’s average income.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would address different aspects of housing affordability. It would help prevent large corporations from buying up local homes and also make it easier to get funding for housing construction.

Many seniors in Connecticut are struggling to afford their homes. State lawmakers are considering a bill that could help change that by making it legal for homeowners to rent out up to three bedrooms in their home.

The conflict has caused a double digit increase in oil costs over recent days. The increase in oil costs is particularly damaging to low income families who rely on assistance programs to stay warm.