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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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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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
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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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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As the year winds down, Russ Hackmann recaps the financial risks to be aware of in the new year.
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On Thursday’s Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Adam Tyner from the Fordham Institute on how the nation’s best local school systems are doing (0:29). AUSA Chief Business Development Officer Leah Bailey and Quinnipiac University Prof. Patrice Luoma discussed the future of the recreational marijuana market for young entrepreneurs (12:15).
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Dr. Browne took our covid questions including Christmas gatherings and how to protect yourself from getting the virus. Plus, what’s the latest on long haulers after having covid?
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Russ Hackmann explains required minimum distributions for retirees, and what happens if they don’t want to take them.
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