A new report from United Way shows that more and more Connecticut residents are falling under the “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed,” also known as ALICE population. How many people are we talking and why are the numbers going up drastically? We asked Daniel Fitzmaurice, Director of Advocacy for United Way of Connecticut.
For the full ALICE report: https://www.unitedforalice.org/key-findings/connecticut
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Amid an investigation of an alleged captivity case in Waterbury and many other criticisms towards the Department of Children and Families, the commissioner retired. A new interim commissioner has been appointed but there are still a lot of questions following the abrupt exit of the former commissioner. We talked more about it with Senator Jason Perillo, ranking senator for the Committee on Children.
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There are a few forums and events coming up this month and next between Derby and Ansonia. From a senior fair to veterans’ forum and finally an education forum, we got the details from State Representative Kara Rochelle.
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Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights are coming to College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Thursday, March 26, 2026! Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up. Tickets are on sale at www.collegestreetmusichall.com
Enter to win a pair of tickets! Five winners will be chosen at random.
Plus, one grand prize winner will win a gift card to Frank Pepe Pizzeria to enjoy dinner before the show!
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.
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” both host Paul Pacelli (00:38) and GOP State Senate leader Steve Harding (14:18) both discussed the State of Connecticut possibly buying a minority stake in the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun to prevent the team from relocating to another market. Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly wrap-up (21:56). We also welcomed Alice Lovejoy, author of, “Tales of Militant Chemistry: The Film Factory in a Century of War” (31:47)
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if the latest announced minimum wage increase in Connecticut is too onerous for many businesses to deal with (00:40). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio dropped by to talk about big endorsements he’s received for the 2026 Governor’s race (14:44). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum detailed a lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C., trying to stop the use of National Guard troops there by the Trump White House (20:07)
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State Senator Tony Hwang joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the Connecticut Siting Council’s stunning reversal on the Fairfield and Bridgeport UI monopoles plan straw vote that disregards the previous understanding for greater due process for CT’s residents.
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A controversial decision made by Governor Lamont is still not sitting well with many. Governor Lamont vetoed House Bill 5002 and is planning a special session in the next few weeks to create a better piece of legislation that works better for all of the state with potentially more bi-partisan support. But regardless of the pause on signing the bill, Governor Lamont was uninvited from a national conference taking place in our state this month focused on creating housing. We spoke with Pete Harrison, Connecticut Director for the Regional Plan Association about this year’s YIMBYtown conference and why the governor is off the guest list.
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A home in Killingly is getting a lot of attention for posting political signs posted on the property. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen signs draw controversy in a municipality. We spoke with Trish Crouse, an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of New Haven, about balancing free speech with respect to neighbors.
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