According to state records, the state struggles with more than 1,300 overdose deaths each year. State lawmakers are now looking at a possible solution: safe injection sites for drug users. We talked about the controversial option with the co-chair of the Legislature’s Public Health Committee, Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey.

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Connecticut has seen a record number of entries into homes by bears this year.  State environmental officials say there have been 64 bear home entries so far in 2024.  In addition, there have now been bear sightings in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. State Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding talked about the possibility of bringing bear hunts to Connecticut.

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Vaping has continued to be a real health concern for young people in America. Right now, national statistics show close to 6% of middle and high school students are using e-cigarettes regularly. While there are a lot of efforts to combat vape-use among pre-teens and teens, one company founded by young adults, has created vape-detection technology. We spoke with Garrison Pathemore, co-founder of Triton Sensors, to learn more now that six Connecticut school districts have adopted the technology this year.

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