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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Gov. Ned Lamont Running Again?

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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Photos: Diner Tour at Blue Sky Diner

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!

The Lisa Wexler Show – Minnie Gonzalez Explains Why She’s Still Speaking Out Against Monster Housing Bill 5002

State Representative Minnie Gonzalez joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why the housing bill awaiting Governor Lamont’s signature only helps developers and isn’t about poor people, in spite of how it was sold.

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WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour: Blue Sky Diner

The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour landed at the Blue Sky Diner in Stratford this morning! Amongst the guests that graced our presence were 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! A special thank you to our partners at Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!

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WATCH: WICC Brown Roofing Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour

The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour brings your town and community to life live every Thursday morning from your favorite local diners across Fairfield County! Thanks Maritime Chevrolet, AARP CT, and CEA.

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Getting Near The Finish Line At The State Capitol

Host Paul Pacelli was joined on Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” by Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar chatting about the major issues resolved, and otherwise, at the State Capitol (00:31). CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro detailed President Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine (11:00)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Does Attractive Affordable Housing Exist In Connecticut?

Wayne Winston and housing developer Steve Eaton, EATON ENTERPRISES LLC join Lisa Wexler to talk about smart, affordable housing development in Bridgeport, in the wake of HB5002 passing into law.

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Melissa in the Morning: “Over My Dead Body”

In the newly approved state budget bill, there’s reportedly tailored language that places the City of Ansonia under Tier 1 state oversight by the Municipal Finance Accountability Commission. What does that mean for the city? Why did it now qualify for the oversight? And why is Mayor David Cassetti so upset about this? We asked him.

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Melissa in the Morning: The Final Countdown

A biennial state budget has passed the House and Senate. What’s in it and is it sustainable for Connecticut? We also saw a bi-partisan compromise for the energy bill; that made it through both chambers and headed to the governor’s desk. We talked to Senator Ryan Fazio about both matters.

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Melissa in the Morning: CPR and AED Training

Each year, more than 350,000 people experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the U.S. That’s why there’s a lot of focus on saving lives through CPR and AED training. We spoke with Jocelyn Hillard of the American Red Cross during National CPR + AED Awareness Week.

Visit redcross.org/takeaclass for online and in-person courses

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