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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Getting Tougher On Connecticut’s Roads?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” by looking at proposals in Hartford to deal with more possible “street takeovers” during the coming warmer months (00:35). Blogger Chris Powell had some tough words for the state’s T.V. news operations and how they’re covering the Waterbury home imprisonment case (14:58). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar joined us to chat about a possible multi-billion-dollar rate increase request from Eversource (22:56)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Greenwich Author, Jeff Cooper, On His New Thriller: AFTER THE FACT!

Greenwich author, law professor, and lawyer, Jeff Cooper joins Lisa Wexler ahead of his Greenwich Historical Society’s April 9th event for his thriller: The Final Account.

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Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers and Speedsters

Connecticut lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties for super speeders and people participating in street takeovers. It seems like there is strong bipartisan support for a few bills on this. We got more insight from state Senator Jason Perillo who sits on the Judiciary Committee.

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Melissa in the Morning: Shuttered Harding High School

A plan to sell the shuttered Harding High School to Bridgeport Hospital fell through and now there are plans to potentially create a pre-K through eight grade school at the location. But with three existing schools in the East End and talks about eliminating schools in the district, how does this proposal make sense? We got some clarity from Jorge Garcia, Director of Facilities for the Bridgeport school district.

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Melissa in the Morning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Former New York Yankees player, Brett Gardner, lost his 14-year-old son following a possible carbon monoxide poisoning. While the investigation continues, we wanted to talk about protecting ourselves from CO poisonings, especially when you least expect it: in your home or on vacation. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards gave us insight about this deadly gas and how to stay safe.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Cracking Down On Weed Behind The Wheel?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a push at the State Capitol to give police officers more power to stop drivers suspected of using marijuana while behind the wheel (00:36). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella talked about Monday’s public hearing regarding that proposal for extended police powers (15:36). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the legal and monetary risks of attaching a so-called “Green Amendment” to the State Constitution (24:06)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Renowned Civil Rights Attorney, Ilann M. Maazel, Takes On Trump

Nationally recognized civil rights lawyer, Ilann M. Maazel, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his New York Law Journal Column, “Rule of Law, Not Rule of Trump.”

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Melissa in the Morning: Senator Jeff Gordon

It sounds like an agreement was reached between United Healthcare and Hartford Healthcare. Negotiations on a contract expired at midnight and if the two parties couldn’t reach a deal, thousands of Connecticut residents would pay out of pocket for out of network doctors. We spoke with Senator and doctor, Jeff Gordon, about this latest debacle involving health insurance companies and healthcare entities in the state. Plus, we spoke about a new bill that would allow religious organizations to offer temporary housing to the homeless and refugees.

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Melissa in the Morning: Wolcott Killings

A domestic dispute turned deadly in Wolcott resulting in the deaths of three family members. We spoke with Police Chief Edward Stephens about the latest on the investigation and the many questions still unanswered.

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Melissa in the Morning: Alleged Captivity Case

A 32-year-old man was allegedly held against his will for more than 20 years and now his stepmother is facing charges. This case out of Waterbury has become national news because the details coming out of the preliminary investigation are the stuff of nightmares. Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo gave us the latest details on the investigation including new information revealed in crime scene photos released to the public.

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