Ginny Monk

New Haven

Education and Housing Reporter at The CT Mirror

Housing, kids issues reporter + intern coordinator @ctmirror. @Report4America corp member. Then: projects @arkansasonline, biz @insider_ct

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CT’s $9.7B bond package to enhance local aid, housing

2 days ago | ctmirror.org | Keith Phaneuf |Ginny Monk

The General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a $9.7 billion bond package Wednesday to finance school construction, transportation upgrades and other capital projects for the next two fiscal years. The borrowing plan, which passed 35-1 in the Senate and 144-4 in the House, would expand non-education aid for cities and towns, increase affordable housing and combat homelessness, bolster security at places of worship and support construction and renovation of child care facilities.
CT’s $9.7B bond package to enhance local aid, housing

4 days ago | hartfordbusiness.com | Keith Phaneuf |Ginny Monk

The General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a $9.7 billion bond package Wednesday to finance school construction, transportation upgrades and other capital projects for the next two fiscal years. The borrowing plan, which passed 35-1 in the Senate and 144-4 in the House, would expand non-education aid for cities and towns, increase affordable housing and combat homelessness, bolster security at places of worship and support construction and renovation of child care facilities.
Connecticut reforms towing laws to protect drivers from predatory practices - The Boston Globe

5 days ago | bostonglobe.com | Ginny Monk |Dave Altimari

The Connecticut Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed the most significant reform to the state’s towing policies in decades, a measure lawmakers said would help protect drivers from predatory towing. House Bill 7162 overhauls the state’s century-old towing statutes and comes in response to an investigation by the Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica that showed how state towing laws have come to favor tow companies at the expense of drivers.
Connecticut’s towing laws date back about 100 years. Now it looks like change is coming.

5 days ago | courant.com | Ginny Monk |Dave Altimari

The Connecticut Senate overwhelmingly passed the most significant reform to the state’s towing policies in decades, a measure lawmakers said would help protect drivers from predatory towing. House Bill 7162 overhauls the state’s century-old towing statutes and comes in response to an investigation by the Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica that showed how state towing laws have come to favor tow companies at the expense of drivers.
Major changes to CT housing law head to governor's desk

5 days ago | courant.com | Ginny Monk

With a slim margin, the state Senate on early Saturday morning gave final passage to the most significant piece of housing legislation to emerge from the Connecticut legislature in years. House Bill 5002 passed the Senate on a 20-15 vote, with some moderate Democrats voting alongside Republicans. Planning and Development Committee ranking member Sen. Jeff Gordon, R-Woodstock, debated the bill for about two hours late Friday into Saturday morning.
Debate on H.B. 5002 housing bill likely to stretch well into the night

6 days ago | ctmirror.org | Ginny Monk

This story will be updated. The state Senate on Friday evening appeared likely to debate well into the night the details of what would be, if passed, the most significant piece of housing legislation to emerge from the Connecticut legislature in years. House Bill 5002, which narrowly passed the House earlier this week after nearly 12 hours of debate, takes on zoning, parking policy and homelessness.
Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill Overhauling Century-Old Towing Laws

1 week ago | propublica.org | Ginny Monk |Dave Altimari |Heather Vogell |Anjeanette Damon

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Connecticut Mirror. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. The Connecticut Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed the most significant reform to the state’s towing policies in decades, a measure lawmakers said would help protect drivers from predatory towing.
CT mobile home protections bill stalls over rent caps sticking point

1 week ago | courant.com | Ginny Monk

The Connecticut House of Representatives on Wednesday spent hours debating a bill that would strengthen protections for mobile and manufactured home owners, many of whom are seniors, but decided to stop the discussion in the face of Republican opposition. The sticking point — even in a limited capacity — was a proposal to create a rent cap. Mobile home owners typically own their homes, but not the land they sit on. Residents pay rent to the park owner on the land.
CT mobile home protections bill stalls over rent caps sticking point

1 week ago | ctmirror.org | Ginny Monk

The Connecticut House of Representatives on Wednesday spent hours debating a bill that would strengthen protections for mobile and manufactured home owners, many of whom are seniors, but decided to stop the discussion in the face of Republican opposition. The sticking point — even in a limited capacity — was a proposal to create a rent cap. Mobile home owners typically own their homes, but not the land they sit on. Residents pay rent to the park owner on the land.
CT House approves omnibus housing bill following compromises

1 week ago | ctmirror.org | Ginny Monk

After a debate marked by an unconventional political strategy, the House of Representatives narrowly passed what is likely the most consequential housing bill that’s been considered in the Connecticut legislature in years. House Bill 5002, which passed 84-67, is an expansive bill tackling issues including zoning, transit-oriented development, parking, homelessness and fair rent commissions.