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Ginny Monk

Ginny Monk covers real estate and consumer issues across Connecticut. She's a native of Arkansas and last worked on the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette investigations team covering housing and child welfare. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Arkansas.

Stories By Ginny Monk

Connecticut launches fund in effort to prevent evictions

Connecticut officials are starting a rental assistance fund that aims to prevent evictions as the state grapples with a housing crisis. Ginny Monk

CT affordable housing law could change under proposal

A proposed technical adjustment to one of the state’s foremost affordable housing laws could put many Connecticut towns well over the threshold. Ginny Monk

Proposal would encourage housing density near CT transit stations

A new legislative proposal would encourage increased housing density near transit stations, one of the major pushes for zoning reform in Connecticut this legislative session. Ginny Monk

Children's mental health to be focus of CT lawmakers this year

Mental health support for kids may be a theme in committees that deal with children’s issues this session, a continuation of the work legislators started last session. Ginny Monk and Jessica Harkay

Millions of dollars likely saved through this CT program

A program offering free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction likely saved the Connecticut millions. Ginny Monk

Lamont, leaders show renewed focus on housing in Connecticut

Recent comments from Democratic leadership and Gov. Ned Lamont suggest that housing and zoning will be major issues during the legislative session. Ginny Monk

Political clashes leave CT Baby Bonds program in limbo

Connecticut passed a historic policy to address the racial wealth gap, but opposition formed from the start and it has yet to start. Katy Golvala, Ginny Monk, CTMirror org

An eviction is forever: How it can persist for years

Evictions can have long-term consequences when it comes to legal, financial and emotional costs. Ginny Monk

How eviction in Connecticut can disrupt the life of a teenager

High school was going to be hard enough for Loryann Pisani, but after her family faced eviction, it changed where she would attend and affected her mentally. Ginny Monk

For people evicted in CT, homelessness often follows

This is part three in the four-part series, Notice to Quit: How evictions affect Connecticut's children and families. Ginny Monk, CTMirror org

Advocates push CT leaders to tackle housing affordability

The upcoming legislative session is likely to bring a new effort to pass meaningful zoning reforms, according to advocates for a fund that rewards towns that create affordable housing and eviction protections for tenants. Ginny Monk

Evictions are surging in CT, and children often pay the price

This is part one in the four-part series, Notice to Quit: How evictions affect Connecticut's children and families. Ginny Monk, CTMirror org

CT expanding supportive housing for adults with disabilities

A Connecticut state program is offering another option for people with intellectual disabilities when it comes to housing. Ginny Monk

Report: CT district 'failed' to address students' mental health

CT officials want an inquiry after the Killingly board of education rejected a proposed grant-based mental health center at the high school. Ginny Monk

Federal law expands access to mental health care for CT kids

Connecticut’s program, which is called Access Mental Health CT, covers children and young adults age 18 to 22. Ginny Monk

CT rental assistance programs gets $11 million in funding

Initially, the UniteCT program had about $400 million from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act. Ginny Monk

CT's homeless population rises for first time in years

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Connecticut rose for the first time in nearly a decade. Ginny Monk

CT parents, students call for school anti-racism policies

Statewide, many districts are building policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion, in addition to hiring diversity, equity and inclusion directors. Ginny Monk

Stefanowski calls for CT's affordable housing law to be repealed

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski repeated his calls to repeal one of the state’s tools to encourage affordable housing development. Ginny Monk

Why a funded mental health center was rejected at a CT school

After the board voted 6-3 to reject the proposal on March 16, concerned parents and residents filed a complaint against the board on April 5. By Ginny Monk