Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is 黑料吃瓜网's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of 黑料吃瓜网 in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst 黑料吃瓜网 Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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The new bipartisan "End Homelessness Caucus" is in the works to tackle the rising rate of homelessness across 黑料吃瓜网. It's comprised of state lawmakers, housing providers and community advocates. -
Housing advocates and landlords debated over calls to expand 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 鈥渏ust cause鈥� eviction law. Advocates want to see the law expanded to all tenants who live in a building with five or more units. -
A proposed state law would limit security deposits to one month鈥檚 rent, but is facing opposition. Current law allows landlords to require two months of rent as security deposit for renters younger than 62. -
In hours of public testimony, state lawmakers and advocates debated the best ways to increase affordable housing across the state. -
黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 211 program is experiencing an increase in demand. Requests for help with everything from emergency meals to utility assistance have risen 300% since 2019. -
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黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 housing crisis appears to be worsening. The average cost for a house in the state went up by more than 8% at the end of last year. -
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In an effort to combat 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 housing crisis, state lawmakers and advocates are considering new ways to ensure communities contribute in a newly proposed bill. -
A zoning bill, called "Work Live Ride," aimed at incentivizing communities to create more affordable housing near transportation centers is once again facing opposition from residents and some local leaders.
