Voice of CT

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Cell Phone Ban In Schools?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering just how proposed cell phone bans and/or limits in state schools might be accepted by students and their parents (00:32). Blogger Chris Powell checked in with us to talk about a controversy in Fairfield County and what’s wrong with the Connecticut State Republican Party (14:14). CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill stopped by to chat about moving from Connecticut to Texas (26:21)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Probate Court Confusion Questions

Lisa Wexler takes a call about how CT probate court works and designating custody of remains & a due diligent search for a will.

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Melissa in the Morning: “We Will Reopen”

The Lake Zoar Beach Club and Family Marina in Monroe is one of the impacted areas rocked by the historic flooding on August 18^th. We spoke with the owner, Bob Defeo, to get an update on the property and plans to reopen for the 2025 season.

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Melissa in the Morning: Anxiety about a New School Year

National statistics from 2023 show 87% of parents of children under 18 say the back-to-school season causes them stress and anxiety (understood.org) As Connecticut students head back to class this week and next, we got advice on helping our kids cope with anxiety ahead of their new school year. Jake Sussman, founder of Superpower Mentors, pointed out red flags that kids are struggling and ways to support them through it.
For more information: https://www.superpowermentors.com/

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Melissa in the Morning: Check-In with DOT

It’s been one week since historic flooding impacted parts of Connecticut. We got a check-in with DOT Commissioner, Garrett Eucalitto, to see how road closures are going and a timeline on rebuilding work wrapping up.

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Melissa in the Morning: Juvenile Attacks on Police

East Haven Police put out a warning this month following recent juvenile attacks on officers in their department. We asked our law enforcement expert, Garay MacNamara, about combatting juvenile crimes against cops and the role parents play to help stop the divide between youth and local police.

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Melissa in the Morning: Back To School Crime Prevention

From traffic patterns changing to stranger danger, we spoke about crime prevention ahead of the new school year. Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, gave advice to families about ways to stay safe and keep their kids safe this school year.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – It’s All In The Details

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Fairfield/Southport Democratic State Rep. Jennifer Leeper on the current electric utility controversy in the state, and her recent op-ed in the Connecticut Mirror (00:30). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update, focusing on the just-completed Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the continuing controversy surrounding the Success Village co-op (12:36)

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Melissa in the Morning: Senator Ryan Fazio

Two hot button topics right now in CT: high electric bills and restrictions on cell phones in public schools. Senator Ryan Fazio representing the 36th District and Ranking Member of the Energy Committee spoke on both topics.

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Melissa in the Morning: THRIVE Wellness

THRIVE is the first of its kind, independent wellness center for all those impacted by cancer located in Trumbull. We learned all about the non-profit and the programs offered to members from Dr. Neal Fischbach, President and Chief Medical Officer at THRIVE.

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