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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We spoke with Chief Lombardo and Lt. Weir from the Trumbull Police Department about the annual Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut.
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if Gov. Ned Lamont tipped his hand just hours earlier about running for a third term (00:38). CT Inside Investigator reporter Katherine Revello dropped by to talk about allegations of some alleged political fundraising irregularities in Connecticut (13:43). Connecticut Independent Party Chairman Chip Beckett talked about the just-concluded legislative session in Hartford (19:12). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum detailed the U.S. Supreme Court blocking Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun makers (28:26)
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The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour made its way down to the Blue Sky Diner in Stratford this week!
Some of the guests featured included Doug from the Surfside Hotel and Little Pub, Audrey Brady from Sikorsky, Mayor Laura Hoydick and State Representative Joe Gresko, Doreen Jaekle from the Friends of Boothe Park, and many, many more!
Thank you to Brown Roofing as well as Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
