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I'm a freelance reporter and copywriter based in Austin, Tex. Most of my local reporting focuses on the issues facing city government in this rapidly-growing metropolis, notably land use and...

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  • Oct 28, 2019 6:58 pm GMTOct 28, 2019 6:58 pm GMT
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Utility shut-offs in Connecticut have more than doubled. Advocates say low-income families are being kept in the dark about how to prevent them

Advocates say as electricity shut-offs have doubled in Connecticut, low-income families have been kept in the dark about ways to reduce back bills

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This is counter-intuitive. Why in a strong economy are more people getting their power cut? This is also a great example of the benefits of public utilities that are driven by an obligation to serve customers who are struggling to pay their bills. 

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