Russ Hackmann continues discussing with Melissa about checkups that listeners should be doing, and how to set up a proper tax plan.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Using Sandy Hook For Talking Points
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on using the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack as a political talking point (0:33). We also carried – courtesy of the folks at The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com) – Governor Ned Lamont’s remarks on the state’s current Covid-19 situation (5:29). Finally, University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Mike Lawlor talked about what we’ve learned about school security since the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack (17:29).
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Melissa in the Morning: Sandy Hook Promise
Dec 14, 9:51 AM
Nicole Hockley is the co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise. After losing her son, Dylan, during the Newtown tragedy 9 years ago, we learned about the purpose of the foundation and how it doesn’t just tackle gun violence.
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Financial News You Can Use: Retirement Income Planning
Russ Hackmann breaks down more about getting a financial checkup, and how to set up consistent retirement income.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Public Input On Juvenile Justice
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we chatted with Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein on various juvenile justice public forums being held around the state (0:23). Derby Fire Commissioner Gary Parker joined us to talk about the current shortage of volunteer firefighters in Connecticut (9:29).
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Melissa in the Morning: Volunteer Firefighter Snapshot
- We compared the town of Orange to the city of Derby when it comes to volunteer firefighter numbers. How can one be thriving yet the other is struggling with recruits? We got both perspectives. ((00:10))
- Ahead of Christmas and New Years, here are tips to managing the holidays with children on the autism spectrum. ((17:03))
- Being Santa’s helper may not be best when it comes to pets under the tree. The CT Humane Society explains why a surprise kitten or puppy could be a “bah humbug.” ((28:59))
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Financial News You Can Use: Getting A Financial Checkup
Russ Hackmann explains the #1 to do now for a financial checkup, and what impact that could have on long term financial security.
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Cooking with Claud: Christmas Snowballs
INGREDIENTS:
— 2 1/2 cups flour
— 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
— 1 cup butter
–1 tsp vanilla
— 1/2 cup powdered sugar
— salt optional
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Governor Lamont Updates Connecticut’s Covid-19 Status
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we carried – courtesy of the Connecticut Network – Governor Ned Lamont’s update on the state’s Covid-19 status (0:32). RightForge founding partner Chris Bedford briefed us on Twitter’s controversial new CEO’s comments on free speech (7:33). Capitol Region Council of Government Director Emeritus Lyle Wray joined us to talk about new recommendations on easing the property tax burden in Connecticut (17:49).
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Melissa in the Morning: Medicare Price Hikes
1. We’ve talked about the big jump in Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment. But now we’re hearing that some of that increase may get absorbed by Medicare. What’s happening?? ((00:10))
2. Congressman Himes responded to the claims about an Alzheimer’s drug spiking Medicare costs. ((15:37))
3. Fairfield CARES wants the public to normalize mental health conversations. We talked to the resource chairman about their efforts and the need. ((24:57))
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