Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at a proposed bill eliminating the state’s so-called “subminimum wage” (0:27). Brookfield GOP State Sen. Steve Harding talked about a key environmental regulation bill being debated at the State Capitol (16:51). Economic analyst Dr. Nikolai Wenzel discussed President Biden’s proposed budget (26:44).
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A fungus that kills more than three out of ten people that it infects in U.S. healthcare facilities is spreading rapidly. The CDC is sounding an alarm bell about the fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris. We asked Dr. Browne about this. Plus, the CDC says there’s an uptick in Group A Strep among children. We asked about the issue and how to prevent it.
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The governor has presented to recent proposed bills: 1) maternal health and 2) childcare options. We did a deep dive into both pieces of legislation with Governor Lamont. ((00:00))
UConn nation is erupting ahead of the men’s sweet 16 matchup tonight in Las Vegas. We spoke with local sports analyst, Rob Adams, about both men’s and women’s basketball teams heading into a big week of games for March Madness. ((15:08))
Are college athletes also employees? This continues to be a heated debate on the national and local level. We spoke about this with attorney and law professor, Gary Phelan, about the future of paying athletes like they’re on staff at a university. ((25:19))
Zoo Minute: World Bear Day today and we talk about the Andean bears back in Bridgeport. ((34:51))
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Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli highlighted a new push to implement statewide environmental policies (0:27). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb weighed in on that issue as well (10:59). We also welcomed Todd Bensman, author of, “Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History” (20:57).
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With all recent reports indicating CT’s growing senior population will encounter a care facility and staff shortage, CarePatrol CT’s Director, Chris Curran, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how he’s able to find the best senior living options based on individual needs.
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The governor recently proposed new legislation to better support expecting mothers in Connecticut. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons testified in support of the bill and we spoke with her about it. Plus, she touched on affordable housing in the city with a new Pacific House location coming soon. ((00:00))
Bridgeport police are still investigating a deadly car collision that claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. We spoke with Chief Roderick Porter about traffic safety in the city. ((14:08))
Workout Wednesday: Why your sleeping position matters! ((21:42))
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Today I would like to talk about Amber one of our available dogs here at the shelter. Amber is a 6 month Shepard/pit-bull mix who is looking for her forever home. She is wary of new people but once she knows you she LOVES you. Whenever she sees one for her friends walk by she runs to them with her happy tail wag. When Amber was brought here she was no nervous she pancaked onto the ground and would not move. The noises of the shelter scared her, people scared her, she was so uncertain of what was happening. We set her up in a quiet room so she can be by herself and one by one we gained her trust. Amber is looking for a family who has experience with guardian breed (Rottweiler, Great Pyrenees, etc.) or shepherd type dogs who would be familiar with her behaviors. She would also like to go to a home with adults only who will work with her and gain her trust. Amber is very polite to the other dogs she has met here, so if you have one at home we would love to do an introduction at the time of your appointment.
If you want to hear more about lovely Amber or any of her friends here at CT humane visit us online at cthumane.org or give our Westport branch a call to speak to our adoption counselors.
On Tuesday, “Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered about the timing and propriety of a constituent event by a pair of local legislators (0:29). We welcomed Quinnipiac University Law Professor Bill Dunlap to detail the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump on a so-called “hush money” allegation (8:19). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto talked about a proposed change to the date of Connecticut’s presidential primaries (18:43).
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Desmond’s Army is an animal advocacy group fighting for justice and legislative change when it comes to animal cruelty. We spoke with the organization’s president, Zilla Cannamela, specifically about the case of two German Shepherds killed in Ridgefield last year. But also, we discussed loopholes in Connecticut laws protecting animals. ((00:00))
According to Axios, some electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are eliminating AM radios from their cars, which government officials fear could put people at risk in an emergency. Paul Pacelli of Connecticut Today weighed in on the conversation explaining why it’s being eliminated and whether it’s a good idea. ((13:09))
There are many concerns and yet millions of people are already experimenting with the artificial intelligence ChatGPT. We asked Krista Carnes, our social media consultant, what she thinks about robots online. ((21:54))
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Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) nonprofit’s Interim President, Kate Throckmorton joins Lisa Wexler to discuss progress on a multipurpose 30 mile trail linking Norwalk, Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield, and Danbury that fosters increased recreational opportunities, alternative transportation, options, and a healthy lifestyle.
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