It’s being called an intentional act of terrorism. The FBI says a 25-year-old man targeted a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California injuring at least four people. We talked about key takeaways from the case from Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray.
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a controlled bear hunt – primarily in Litchfield County – is on the way from state officials (00:25). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Journalism Nick Pietruszkiewicz discussed the renewed Baseball Hall of Fame arguments for Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (15:14)
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” highlighting two members of the state’s U.S. House delegation that will reportedly run for re-election, despite calls from many fellow Democrats to appeal to younger voters (00:47). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose dropped by to chat about whether or not Gov. Ned Lamont will run for re-election next year (15:39). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum (24:22) and Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O’Neill (30:06) broke down today’s U.S. Supreme Court arguments on possible limits to “Birthright Citizenship.”
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The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour made its way down to Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford this week!
We had some fantastic guests, inlcluding PEZ Candy, the Milford Prevention Council, Jay Pinto from The Milford Oyster Festival, Milford Mayor Tony Giannattasio, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rich Smith and the Downtown Milford Business Association.
Thank you to Brown Roofing as well as Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
Teri Gaberman, Founder and CEO of “Berni & Murcer – Friends for Life” joins Lisa Wexler to celebrate 20 years of health after her son was diagnosed with brain cancer, and how Aaron’s friendship with former New York Yankee great, Bobby Murcer, who also had brain cancer inspired the formation of Berni & Murcer. .Bernie & Murcer – Friends for Life is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide emotional support, comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to children and their families with serious illnesses at all stages of their journeys – from the treatment phase, to recovery, to support during the child’s re-integration into the community.
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Stop number three of the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour brought a very nice crowd to Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford! Included in the guests were PEZ Candy, the Milford Prevention Council, the Milford Oyster Festival, Mayor Tony Giannattasio, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rich Smith and the Downtown Milford Business Association. A special thank you to our partners at Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering if Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy went a bit too far in recent criticism of President Trump (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar discussed action at the State Capitol and a coming visit to Connecticut by former President Barack Obama (15:30). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association President Chris Herb updated us on energy and home heating/cooling issues in the current state budget talks (23:50)
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Monroe officials just passed the town’s budget making local history but also raising the taxes. First Selectman Terry Rooney broke down the process to get the next fiscal budget completed and why with tax increases, there was still an overwhelming “yes” vote to pass it.
To read the full budget: https://www.monroect.gov/
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With just a few weeks left of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers are very focused on passing a budget and the looming question about Medicaid costs. We did a deeper dive into these topics with News 8 political reporter, Mike Cerulli.
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