State Representative for the 132nd district, Jennifer Leeper, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the UI transmission line monopoles controversy that requires eminent domain land acquisitions and giant monopoles with small communities bearing the burden. Write to: [email protected]
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When Cindy Iodice lost her brother in a tragic accident on a Connecticut Highway, she launched the Flagman Safety campaign. The organization works to teach people about the importance of the Slow Down, Move Over law. Last spring, a pilot program launched in Fairfield Public Schools. We got an update on how the program went and what’s on the horizon? (0:00)
Following the fallout of the alleged ballot box stuffing investigation in Bridgeport, will the state make it a higher priority to purchase new voting machines? We asked Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas about that. We also talked about the possibility of primaries being open to all voters, not just registered party voters. (15:50)
What is the ArrayRX card and why is it being called a game changer in Connecticut? We spoke to Comptroller Sean Scanlon about that and why hospitals are too expensive nowadays. (33:59)
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Families want to know that when they drop kids off at school in the morning, that the children will return home at the end of the day. We talked about resource officers at schools as well as building safety tools with Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas. It comes after Westport recently added three more officers to the school security beat in the district. (0:00)
Unsportsmanlike conduct is becoming far too normal for student athletes, coaches and fans. Recently, North Haven High School had to forfeit its first football game due to bad behavior in school. Masuk High School’s two head football coaches are on leave pending an investigation into complaints against them. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC talked about the issues we are seeing on and off the field and how the state is responding. (13:28)
Weapons, drugs, bullying, social media, you name it…teenagers today are exposed to it and most times, involved in it in some way. So, how do we bridge the conversation gap between parents and their kids? We got perspective from Bethel Superintendent of Schools, Christine Carver. (25:18)
The first full week of school in September was plagued with early dismissals for many districts in Connecticut because of hot weather. With many old buildings that have no air conditioning units, taxpayers want to know where their school dollars are going? We talked to Fran Rabinowitz about school building conditions and if the state is figuring out how to improve the problem before next school year. (39:48)
Connecticut is still dealing with a bus driver shortage. It comes as we see a couple bus companies in the state starting off the school year with a strike. We spoke with Durham Bus Company about the issue with retaining and gaining drivers. We also got perspective from them about avoiding a union strike. (53:33)
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Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli highlighted a recent wave of migrants crashing the U.S. Southern Border (00:23). Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ray Andrewsen joined us to chat about a big event for North Haven and Wallingford businesses (13:03). “Only in Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi had the latest regarding Bridgeport’s absentee ballot irregularities (25:07)
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15 time Tony Award winner, Wendy Federman, joins Lisa Wexler to highlight exciting fall Broadway openings.
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Melissa welcomed Dr. Browne back to the show to talk about multiple stories around the country including babies being born with Syphilis in Mississippi as well as fentanyl killing a child at a daycare in the Bronx.
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another edition of “Connecticut Today” with the latest on the Bridgeport absentee ballot investigation (00:26). Connecticut State Republican Party Chair Ben Proto talked about some proposed changes he’d like to see regarding absentee ballots (11:32). Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar also stopped by for his weekly update (24:26)
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Lisa Wexler Interviews Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas explains the process necessary to have the authority to hire and train an election monitor for CT elections.
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Good Morning! I have the pleasure to introduce you to Gwen! Gwen is an affectionate, but laid back 10 year old kitty who would prefer a peaceful home to lounge around at all day long! She does not had much experience with children but willing to consider sharing her home with kids +12 who can be gentle and respectful of pets, pending meet and greet. She is not a fan of other animals and would prefer to be the only pet so she can get all the attention. Gwen has some special needs which is normal for senior pets. The adoption counselor will explain when you come to visit. With all that said she is the perfect room/work mate. When I need to talk or want to cuddle I just say her name and she runs right over to chat. When I am working on the computer or taking calls she will sit in her cat bed right next to me and nap. She will be missed when she gets adopted but we cannot wait for her to find her next home!
If you’re interested in Gwen or any of our available pets visit us online at cthumane.org to view our pet bios. If you find someone that seems to match what you are looking for come on down and fill out our adoption application. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” provided further discussion on the Bridgeport absentee ballot probe with host Paul Pacelli (00:22) as well as Stratford GOP State Senate leader Kevin Kelly (10:50). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by as well for her weekly update (22:07)
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