HARTFORD – The state said in March that money saved by mothballing two institutions for adults with intellectual disabilities would be used to serve more people, but advocates and lawmakers are now questioning whether a quick June deadline and a lack of preparation has sapped the plan of any benefit....
Lawmakers Question Dds On Deadline To Close Two Institutions
JOSH KOVNER, Hartford Courant
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 12:53pm
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