Advocates press Lamont to aid thousands losing food benefits

CT Mirror – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
By Keith Phaneuf and Laura Tillman

Anti-hunger advocates are focused on Gov. Ned Lamont in their push to intensify aid for tens of thousands of residents who have lost federal nutrition benefits since July.

But while lawmakers put another $50 million in a special fund to bolster human services programs weakened by Congress and President Donald Trump, Lamont was noncommittal this week about the next step, if any, Connecticut will take.

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