Voice of CT

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The National Guard In Los Angeles

Host Paul Pacelli opened another new week on “Connecticut Today” with his thought that there’s nothing wrong with National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles to help quell anti-ICE violence (00:46). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum analyzed a possible legal challenge to President Trump’s National Guard deployment to Los Angeles (15:18). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau talked about last week’s end to the General Assembly session (21:15), while CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill discussed the possibility of a third term for Gov. Ned Lamont (29:03)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Lisa On The Law

Lisa Wexler answers questions about if wills are specific to states and if you move you must do another will? What are the responsibilities of the fiduciary appointed by the court? What is listed on the inventory? Do you need a will if you are gifting a property to a charity?

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Melissa in the Morning: Local Housing Perspective

As the decision to pass House Bill 5002 lingers up in Hartford, we got local zoning perspective from Rob Hendrick. He is the chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission in Ridgefield. Find out why many municipalities, largely in Fairfield County, are most concerned about this legislation still waiting for the governor’s signature.

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Melissa in the Morning: Insurance Rate Hike Request

It’s no secret, health insurance is insanely expensive in Connecticut. It’s gotten so bad that more and more people are forgoing being insured. The Connecticut Insurance Department just released its proposed 2026 health insurance rate increases and if accepted, they’ll only cause a bigger pinch for residents. We spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang, the Ranking Republican leader on the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, about the proposals.

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Melissa in the Morning: Massive Housing Bill in CT

The governor still hasn’t signed House Bill 5002, a massive housing bill that passed the House and Senate during the legislative session. Governor Lamont says he is looking at it very carefully before signing it into law. We got perspective on the legislation from House Majority Leader, State Representative Jason Rojas.

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Melissa in the Morning: Check-In with Lt. Governor

Following the end of the legislative session, we got key takeaways from Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, including the budget and early childcare investments.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – There’s Pressure On Gov. Ned Lamont To Step Aside

Host Paul Pacelli took a few moments on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” to discuss an op-ed from a high-ranking State Senate Democrat calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to step aside and not seek a third term in office (00:49). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso analyzed that op-ed and the recent conclusion of the legislative session (11:51). GOP State Rep. Anne Dauphinais talked about the local and national reaction to her reading of a graphic sexual dialogue during a recent General Assembly debate (23:01). CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon joined us from Washington, D.C. on an escalating feud between President Trump and Elon Musk (32:09)

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WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth

The WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 all over Long Island Sound.

The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling $40,000!

A $25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port winners, including a prize for Under 18 contestants, $1,000 to the heaviest Bluefish caught by a contestant under 18 years old, powered by Bridgeport Harbor Marina.

Once you’re registered, catch the heaviest bluefish in Long Island Sound to take home the cash!

Register online here

The fishing tournament is open to all and kids are encouraged to fish as well!

Go to BluefishTournament.com for a list of official bait & tackle weigh-in stations and more information.

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The Lisa Wexler Show – There Are No Bad Dogs

Justin Michaels, Dog Trainer and Rehab Expert, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about rehabilitating even the most difficult dogs and their humans and launching his new rehab center K9Rehab.

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Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Down the Housing Bill

We got perspective on the massive housing bill passed through the CT House and Senate, still waiting for the governor’s signature, with Renee Dobos. She is the president of the non-profit organization, Connecticut Housing Partners.

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