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Domestic violence killings in CT following troubling trend

Connecticut could lose as many as 100 domestic violence advocates in the state's courthouses if officials cannot find a way to replace funding that has been cut at the federal level.

Sources (1)· Oct 15, 9:30 AM

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Hartford Courant· Oct 15, 9:30 AMDomestic violence killings in CT following troubling trend

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NYC Childcare Expansion to Cost $735 Million a Year, Study SaysExpanding New York City’s childcare system to provide universal coverage for more children would cost about $735 million a year, according to a new report, raising questions about how Mayor Zohran Mamdani would finance a signature proposal.

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