The federal government is releasing nearly $20 million to warm Connecticut’s neediest this winter season, authorities say.
Connecticut’s congressional delegation — senators and congressmen — jointly announced Thursday the commitment of another $19.9 million from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help low-income households with energy costs this winter.
The release of these funds — combined with $59.7 million since October 2011 — brings Connecticut’s total allocation for the 2012 fiscal year to nearly $80 million, the delegation said.
