Connecticut is one step closer to better protecting residents from some of the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. This week, a bill tackling AI transparency got unanimous approval and now heads to the Senate floor. But what are the chances we see a law pass by the end of the session and what does it really mean for Connecticut residents? We spoke with the creator of the bill, Senator James Maroney, D-Milford. He is also the co-chairman of the General Law Committee who led a statewide task force on AI last year.

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A piece of legislation is being debated in Hartford to increase penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in our state. It also looks at municipalities getting the ability to handle the issue locally with programs like BusPatrol America. The national company installs cameras on a fleet of buses in a district to track and ticket drivers breaking the law. Earlier this year, a new report showed nearly 10,000 drivers illegally passed a school bus over a six-month period in Bridgeport which has partnered with BusPatrol. We heard from Chief Growth Officer at BusPatrol America, Steve Randazzo, about the program, how it’s paid for, and data supporting the need for tech advances in all school buses on our roads.

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Women are slowly making their way back to the working world after the pandemic kept so many at home with their kids. But just landing the job isn’t always enough to successfully transition to the workforce. We did a deep dive into a local non-profit supporting women with clothing. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County Program Director, Michelle Artis, talked about the organization, what they look for in donations and why it makes such a difference to hundreds of local women.

To buy tickets to their upcoming gala: https://midfairfieldcounty.dressforsuccess.org/events/

This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week and we wanted to tackle the importance of patient safety at hospitals in Connecticut. How do we know a facility prioritizes patient safety and how do we recognize good patient care, especially if you’ve never had a procedure done before? In a 2023 report from The Leapfrog Group, a handful of Connecticut hospitals scored an A in patient safety. Stamford Health landed on that list! We got perspective from Director of Quality, Eileen Benoit, about patient safety and what’s working at Stamford Health.

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March is National Nutrition Month and a lot of us don’t realize how important it is to prioritize our nutritional habits. Just check out the CDC website when it comes to poor nutrition statistics. According to reports, in the United States, 20% of young people aged 2 to 19 years and 42% of adults struggle with obesity and nearly $173-billion dollars is spent each year on health care specifically to tackle obesity issues. We wanted to look at specific nutritional changes we could make to live better including the importance of quality of food and nutrient timing. Our wellness coach, Amy Llinas, talked in depth about those topics and more.

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