Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa options for getting a return with lower risk in the stock market.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Are We So Soft at the Southern Border?
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on the continued inability to properly police the border with Mexico (0:32). Columnist and NYU Politics Professor Lawrence Meade chimed in on whether our border policies are slowly fracturing the U.S. (6:34). Yankee Institute Policy Analyst Ken Girardin detailed a new report regarding the fiscal health of Connecticut’s cities and towns (17:19).
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Melissa in the Morning: School Threats
1. Dozens of schools across our state have faced hoax threats in the last two weeks. We talked about the credibility of threats, tracking them and how social media plays a role in more instances. ((00:10))
2. School threats instill fear and anxiety within parents and adults. So how do we deal with the unknown and still secure our kids? ((13:23))
3. Two domestic violence incidents turned deadly in Ansonia within the last two years. Mayor Cassetti shared his plans to combat the problem including the creation of a task force. ((22:39))
4. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…how are you transporting it home? Triple A gives us tips to do so. ((29:12))
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Financial News You Can Use: Stocks And Risk
Russ Hackmann discusses financial risk and how much stock market risk to take.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Era of Bob Dole’s Politics
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on the passing of former GOP senator and presidential nominee Bob Dole and the politics of his generation (0:37). We also carried comments from Gov. Ned Lamont and State Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton on a new Connecticut tax amnesty program (8:09). Bridgeport State Rep. Steve Stafstrom talked about some recent controversy regarding the possible location of retail marijuana shops in the City of Bridgeport (18:32).
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Melissa in the Morning: We’re in HOW MUCH DEBT??
- A new study by Yankee Institute shows that all 169 municipalities are in debt and taxpayers are footing the bill. What are you ACTUALLY paying for and how fiscally healthy is your town? ((00:10))
- Eversource is prepping for the winter months but are they concerned about worker shortages? ((15:33))
- There’s a call to have a bi-partisan public hearing to oversee where covid funds are going in each municipality. Sen. Tony Hwang explains why there’s a push for transparency. ((23:15))
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Financial News You Can Use: Taking Stock Of Risk
As the year winds down, Russ Hackmann explains the steps to take to check risk, especially if you’ve made financial gains this year.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are There Too Many State Employees?
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” Paul Pacelli welcomed back Yankee Institute for Public Policy reporter Marc Fitch to chat about growing tension between Gov. Ned Lamont and state employee union officials, as well as some questions being raised about Connecticut First Lady Annie Lamont’s business dealings (0:31). Dr. Anthony Santella from the University of New Haven talked about the latest developments regarding the Covid-19 Omicron variant (13:36).
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Cooking with Claud: Kugel
1. Egg noodles boiled and drained – then put in greased casserole dish
2. 1-1 ½ sticks of butter added
3. Add crushed pineapple (1 can and only half juice with fruit)
4. Add raisins
5. In separate bowl, put 6 eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 cup sour cream. Mix then pour over kugel and mix everything together
6. Top with cinnamon
7. Bake for about an hour at 350 degrees (check on it periodically)
Melissa in the Morning: Covid in Connecticut
1. Governor Lamont took our state questions but also gives us the latest on covid. ((00:10))
2. The CT Audobon Society shared its latest report on bird populations and why Connecticut needs to care more. ((14:20))
3. Congressman Jim Himes talks about medication price hikes. ((28:39))
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