Russ Hackmann breaks down what’s going on with both the stock and bond markets and what’s causing them to be lousy.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Unfair Pot Advantage?
On Friday’s edition of “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli spoke with Marijuana Policy Project Senior Legislative Counsel DeVaughn Ward on growing concerns surrounding Connecticut’s recreational marijuana retail licensing process (0:16).
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Cooking with Claud: Valentines Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
((Makes about 4 dozen cookies))
— 1 cup of sugar
— 3/4 cup butter; softened
— 2 eggs
— 1 teaspoon
–2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
— 1 teaspoon baking powder
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes
Melissa in the Morning: Nursing Troubles in CT
1. A new analysis by the Connecticut Data Collaborative and the Center for Nursing Workforce reveals some shocking numbers in Connecticut. Marcia Proto shares the results and explains why this is the reality in our state. ((00:10))
2. Hundreds of restaurant owners are on the verge of closing. Congressman Himes shares the actual possibility of seeing more money in the revitalization fund. ((15:14))
3. After the president announced troops heading to Europe, we wanted to understand the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. A political science professor from the University of New Haven shared her intel on the situation. ((23:27))
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Financial News You Can Use: Affording Long Term Care In Retirement
Russ Hackmann concludes discussing the Big 6 Retirement Risks with a discussion on long term care.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Double Standard?
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on the latest push to prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine vaping cartridges in the state (0:33). Fiona Cullinan Firine from the non-profit “For Cameron” (www.facebook.com/for.cameron) talked about the group’s continuing efforts to battle fentanyl abuse (7:33). GOP State Rep. Devin Carney talked about a controversial Fairfield County political fundraiser tied to a proposal for “direct sales” of electric vehicles in Connecticut (21:02).
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Photos: Melissa visits The Bridgeport Rescue Mission
Thank you Bridgeport Rescue Mission for giving Melissa a tour of your beautiful new facility in Bridgeport! We love everything you do for our community!
Melissa in the Morning: Babies getting Vaccinated
Pfizer is going for the emergency use authorization approval for its covid vaccine. This time, it’s for children 6 months to 5 years old. Some of the most common questions are answered: what does EUA mean? How much of a dose are these kids getting? What does the vaccine do to their immune systems?
Dr. Browne covers it all.
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Melissa in the Morning: Deployment to Europe
1. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the recent announcement of soldiers headed to Europe surrounding the Ukraine/Russia conflict. ((00:10))
2. February is the month of love. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, what are some questions you can ask your partner to be sure your union is healthy? Stephanie Swantek helps us with a relationship audit. ((14:51))
3. Zoo Minute: The Year of the Tiger ((23:29))
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Financial News You Can Use: Retirement And Taxes
For many retirees, taxes are a big concern. Russ Hackmann explains how it can be addressed.
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