Nonprofit organizations are having trouble in their efforts to serve survivors of domestic violence. They’re staring down funding lapses associated with the government shutdown, that will likely impact basic needs that help survivors move forward with their lives. “It could include the temporary cessation of certain services such as advocacy out in the community, support […]
Frankie Graziano
WNPR
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Coast Guard Families Rethink Spending During Government Shutdown
Coast Guard families are enduring hardships as active duty personnel and civilian employees live without pay during the government shutdown. It’s the only branch of the military that’s unfunded at the moment.
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New Beer Labels On Hold During Government Shutdown
Beer drinkers will not get to sample brand new creations from their favorite breweries during the government shutdown. That’s because workers inside the federal bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms have been furloughed.
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Food Insecurity And The Government Shutdown: Local Food Bank On Alert
Senior citizens and residents living below the poverty line may soon struggle to meet their basic food needs because of the government shutdown.
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Sandy Hook Shooter’s Personal Items To Be Made Public By Connecticut State Police
Items belonging to Sandy Hook School Shooter Adam Lanza – including spreadsheets and violent writings – will have to be released by the Connecticut State Police, after a ruling in the state Supreme Court. The Court ruled 5-0 Tuesday that Lanza’s belongings would have to be provided to The Hartford Courant, after reporter Dave Altimari requested […]
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New Haven Woman Supported By Protesters, Family Ahead Of Federal Removal Order
A New Haven woman is scheduled to be deported to her native Bangladesh this Thursday. On Tuesday, she made it to Hartford for her final check-in with…
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Nonprofit CEO: GOP Tax Bill Is ‘Perfect Storm’ For Nonprofits
When you file your 2018 income taxes, you might notice that the standard deduction has essentially doubled. Exemptions will likely be eliminated and in…