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Connecticut's job growth has stalled amid high costs of living, despite rising demand and a minimum wage increase to $16.35. A living wage remains nearly $25 an hour.
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Despite increases in the minimum wage in Connecticut, many families still struggle to afford basic necessities. Over one-third of households in the state cannot afford essentials, including housing, utilities, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare and taxes, according to a report released by the Connecticut United Way.
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Connecticut became the state with the highest minimum wage in New England in January. Connecticut now boasts the fourth-highest minimum wage in the United States behind California, Washington and Washington, D.C.
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The Town of Islip on Long Island will receive $3 million in federal funding for a new sewer line.