CBS correspondent, Michael Kaplan, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his in-depth investigation into why Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy.
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Melissa in the Morning: Solutions for Major Deficit?
Bridgeport school officials made a trip up to Hartford to discuss the nearly $39-million-dollar deficit the district is now facing. Acting Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Royce Avery, was there in front of the state board of education to talk about possible solutions.
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Melissa in the Morning: Seclusion Rooms
Have you ever heard of seclusion rooms? One Connecticut school district wants more funding for them. It’s Enfield Public Schools requesting more money in the next school budget for them but also facing a lot of controversy surrounding the rooms. Some have even called them prisons for kids. We asked Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, what she thinks about them.
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Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Fire Perspective
As California wildfires rage on, there are many similarities between what we see out west and at a much smaller scale, what we saw in October of 2024. A brush fire on Lamentation Mountain drained our firefighter resources to the point that we brough in departments from across the country and even Canada. The weather conditions were a huge reason containment was nearly impossible for weeks, just like California. We spoke with Berlin Chief John Massirio to get perspective on the state of our fire response.
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An Utter Waste Of Time In Hartford
Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at a bill that could see the General Assembly grossly over-step its authority regarding private businesses in the state (00:32). CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi joined us from southern California with an update on the Los Angeles-area wildfires (15:08). Quinnipiac University Professor Emeritus of Journalism Rich Hanley talked about his new documentary, “The Jump,” premiering on CPTV
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Joseph Walewski Runs Every Road Not Taken
Long-distance runner, Joseph Walewski, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about whey he running the perimeter of CT, about 600 miles, and with this experience, what is his message to the Governor?
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Enter to win: Chicago at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Chicago comes to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre in Bridgeport on July 29th. For ticket information, visit www.livenation.com.
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Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. Tickets are digital so winner must have a smartphone and a valid email address to receive tickets.
Melissa in the Morning: Necklaces Giving Back
As the deadly wildfires in California rage on, one Connecticut jeweler is doing her part to give back. Stefanie Decker, founder and owner of SV Decker in Milford, shared how her palm tree necklace proceeds are benefiting the LA Fire Department.
To buy necklaces: svdecker.com
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Melissa in the Morning: Hospital Fiasco
The owner of three Connecticut hospitals has filed for bankruptcy protection. Prospect Medical Holdings owns Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Memorial hospitals. While the hospitals are expected to continue operating during chapter eleven bankruptcy process, Connecticut patients and their families are on edge. Senator Jeff Gordon weighed in on the implications this has for Connecticut. He is a member of the Public Health Committee and known as the doctor senator in our state because he is a medical doctor.
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Melissa in the Morning: 2025 Session Update
This is the first full week of the 2025 legislative session in Connecticut. What can we expect in Hartford and what drama has already begun among lawmakers? Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the inside scoop.
To see a list of proposed bills: https://cga.ct.gov/
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