George Latimer joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his significant primary win over Jaamal Bowman.
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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today’s Pet of the Week is Mia!
- Mia is a 1-year-old spayed female cat
- She’s a domestic shorthair mix with adorable black and white markings
- Mia was a stray whose finder brought her in to make sure she would get all the care she needed and a nice home
- This pretty girl is a social butterfly who would be comfortable living in a busy home that will make time to cuddle and play with me.
- She would love to live with kids of any age.
- She does not have much experience with cats or dogs but she would be willing to consider sharing her home with a furry friend.
The Lisa Wexler Show – Why Aren’t More First Responders Accessing Mental Health Resources?
Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins Lisa Wexler to talk about combating the stigma of mental health, especially among first responders who are most affected by suicide.
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Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Dorinda Borer
We spoke with West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer about the attempted drowning crime that happened at a local beach. The mayor shared the latest about rescuers’ response time and the aftermath recovery. She also shared details from her recent visit with the mother of the children at the hospital.
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Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing ‘Not Normal’
Two toddlers are on the road to recovery at Yale after their father allegedly tried to drown them at a West Haven beach. The twin victims are alive because of the brilliant, quick action done by a patrol officer. We spoke with law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, about the importance of recognizing not normal and acting on it correctly.
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Melissa in the Morning: School to Camp Shift
Most of the year, parents rely on school to keep their kids on schedule and have “free help” so they can work. When summer arrives, the shift from school to camp or daycare creates a lot of issues for employees needing to adjust their schedules. Spencer Hill from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities outlined the problem for many in our state and defined “childcare deserts” during summertime.
Shifting from the school year to summer schedule prompted this week’s Julie on the Job topic. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, talked about why more workers prioritize quality of life over promotions and more money. What does that mean for employers and employees if a temporary schedule shift needs to happen over the summer? (14:26)
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Border Blind Spot
Host Paul Pacelli ushered in Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with a discussion about the present-day Democratic Party’s tone deafness on immigration (00:36). Barnum Festival Executive Director Charlie Carroll talked about the recent passing of former Festival Ringmaster Frank Genarrini and a new award that will carry his name (13:25). Finally, CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by for his weekly update and a look at the upcoming 5thDistrict U.S. House race (20:33)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – How Are Norwalk Students Doing?
Dr. Alexandra Estrella, Superintendent of Norwalk Schools, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the current state of Norwalk Public Schools, language programs for multi-language students, and cell phones in schools.
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Melissa in the Morning: PACT Program Expansion
PACT is a state program that pays for community college for Connecticut students. A new state law will now expand PACT to include students who are enrolled in a post high school transition program. State Senator Ceci Maher, who was instrumental in this legislative change, shares who will benefit from this and how much money will now be saved for local families. Senator Maher represents District 26, which covers Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.
For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/myconnect/pact
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