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Nonprofits ask for more funding due to inflation challenges
Nonprofit service providers say they need another $186 million on top of what’s already in the budget next year in order to meet demand. Some providers say their funding has not kept up with inflation.
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Breaking down the price of you Thanksgiving meal
The President of the Connecticut Food Association explains it’s the Thanksgiving sides that are driving up the cost of your meal this year.
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Face the Facts: CT Senator Talks About Why He Opposes Proposed Rent Cap
Sen. Rob Sampson (R-Wolcott), ranking member of the Housing Committee, explains why he opposes a bill that would cap annual rent increases.
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When Will Soaring Egg Prices Go Down?
Eggs are served in any style at the Little Cake Cafe in Newington. “We go through about six to eight cases, which has 30 dozen in the case,” Owner Vangjel Gjoni said. On a weekly average, the restaurant uses upwards of 2,000 eggs. Over the last few months, Gjoni’s seen the price of cases almost triple. “It was slowly...
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Inflation Not Driving Down Demand for Thanksgiving Turkeys
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm is getting ready for its busiest week of the year and the owners are seeing high demand. “We are finding that we are busier than ever with turkeys,” said Rick Hermonot, co-owner of the Moosup-based farm. The Hermonot family has been raising turkeys for 25 years. This year, between this week and Christmas, they expect to…
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Inflation Raising Costs at Turkey Farms
Just like everything else, inflation is increasing costs for Connecticut turkey farms, and that means local turkeys will be more expensive this Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Expected to Cost More This Year
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner is expected to cost more. Overall food prices are up 10.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Expected to Cost More This Year
This year’s Thanksgiving Dinner will be costly. “It doesn’t matter what you are going for. Your bill is going up, skyrocketing,” shopper Cindy Savage said. The National Grocers Association said high food prices continue to be impacted by many factors, including the high cost of fuel, and a labor shortage. At Tops Marketplace in Southington, Owner John Salerno said...
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Times Are Tough, But Don't Ignore Your Debt
Let’s face it, we’re all impacted by inflation. High prices make it easy to reach for a credit card or miss a payment, but experts warn consumers that compounding your debt can make your potentially frustrating and stressful financial situations even worse. Money Management International (MMI) is one of the organizations that can lend a hand. It’s the largest...