DartSolar Co-Founder, Omid Sadeghpour, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about DartSolar’s invention of an expanding solar car roof rack that provides 10 to 20 miles of charge per day.
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Melissa in the Morning: Yondr Pouches at School
New Britain is the latest school district to try out the yondr pouches for middle school students. The city joins a short list of school districts to trial the pouches, including Stamford. We spoke with Mayor Erin Stewart about the decision to roll out yondr pouches for the two middle schools in New Britain. We also talked about her potential run for governor and new social media series “Erin” it Out.
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Melissa in the Morning: Stamford Ordinances
The full Board of Representatives in Stamford voted to approve the two ordinances last night. It now heads to Mayor Caroline Simmons’ desk for approval. The ordinances have to do with loud speakers on cars and the use of motorized recreational vehicles on city streets and public spaces. Captain Chris Baker with the Stamford Police Department explained the history of issues in the city prompting the two ordinances.
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Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Schools Audit
The Bridgeport Board of Education is considering a forensic financial audit to figure out why city schools are facing a 38-million-dollar deficit. The board’s Finance Committee has voted to recommend that a forensic audit be conducted to determine the cause and recommend solutions. We spoke with the finance chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, Joseph Sokolovic.
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Melissa in the Morning: Golf to Feed Families
Caring for a hospitalized child with a critical illness is very challenging for parents. That’s why one local non-profit used their story to create a solution to give families good meals while staying in the hospital with their kids. Jeff Dorman, founder of Feeding Families Foundation, shared how you can help provide meals with a virtual golf event January 25th.
For adult event tickets: https://feedingfamiliesfoundation.org/ or https://www.golfcovect.com/feedingfamilies
For kids event tickets, email [email protected]
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Why Do We Still Accept Such Low Standards?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on “Connecticut Today” looking at a controversial school grading system being used in some Connecticut school systems (00:30). CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula talked about former President Jimmy Carter lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Library before his remains are moved to the U.S. Capitol (24:30). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about the future of a major Connecticut newspaper (31:08)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – The Fight Between PURA And Utilities Heats Up
The Mike Cerulli Show – January 4, 2025
Mike’s first show of the new year and he sets the stage on what to expect in Connecticut politics in 2025!
Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Afterschool Programs
The Connecticut State Department of Education recently announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants. These grants will provide $6,601,210 in each of three years to support 35 programs across the state, including in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, and Stratford. We asked John Frassinelli from the CT Department of Education about the grant money and how it benefits students in these programs.
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Melissa in the Morning: Dry January
As we begin 2025, many are also starting dry January to reduce alcohol intake and improve their health. Yale Cancer Center expert, Dr. Banini, explained the health benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol altogether. She also shared why your drinking habits can be significant in preventing cancers.
For more information: Alcohol and Cancer | Cancer | CDC
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