Florida officials say they plan to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those for diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough. The Florida Department of Health will move to repeal its vaccine rules, while lawmakers are expected to consider changes to state law. We spoke to Dr. Fred Browne about the dangers of a decision like this anywhere and how extreme moves can make a real impact nationally.
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More than a quarter of the adult population in America use the internet to find love.
New data shows that most dating apps still have a long way to go to reach A-grade cybersecurity. The Business Digital Index team analyzed the 24 largest dating platforms and found that 75% received a grade of D or F for their digital security. We spoke with our cybersecurity expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, about the findings.
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It’s official: the closing for the purchase of the former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport happened this week. The former hotel is set to be converted to housing, some of which will be affordable for Bridgeport residents. Connecticut Housing Partners was a key role in making this happen. Renee Dobos, President of CHP, explains the deal with help from the Connecticut Department of Housing.
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Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Business and Industry Association President and CEO Chris DiPentima to Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” regarding a new CBIA survey of Connecticut business owners (00:39). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar talked about the state’s ongoing standoff with the Trump White House, and how Gov. Ned Lamont might delicately navigate that situation (10:59). Earlier in the show, Paul wondered if Connecticut should eventually move towards “open” primaries as a way to bolster turnout (22:05)
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We are getting calls from seniors who have been evicted and end up living in their cars and losing their belongings because they have nowhere to store items. What are people’s rights or resources when an eviction notice happens? We asked Angela Schlingheyde, Executive Director of the Connecticut Bar Foundation.
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There are a lot of rumors about the Connecticut Sun. Is the team headed to Boston? Do we have a shot at keeping the team but moving it to Hartford? Will the WNBA just do what it wants with the team? We got clarity on this from Comptroller Sean Scanlon.
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September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on how we can be ready for emergencies. With hurricane season at its peak, it’s important to know what steps your family can take to stay safe. We spoke with Becky Johnson, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross Connecticut chapter, about how to be proactive ahead of a disaster.
For more information: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/get-ready-for-hurricane-season.html
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A 75-page-long report released by UConn investigated use of force by police officers and state troopers in Connecticut. We got a better understanding of the findings and key takeaways from Ken Barone, one of the people at the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UConn, who helped put the report together.
To read the full report: https://imrp-dpp.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3351/2025/08/2022-2023-CT-Police-Use-of-Force-Report-Final.pdf
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about the dearth of reaction from prominent Democrats to another deadly weekend in Chicago (00:41). CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon joined us from the White House to chat about the possible use of National Guard troops in another U.S. city (14:59). Connecticut Mirror reporter Mark Pazniokas detailed his piece on the lasting effects of COVID-19 relief money flowing into Connecticut (17:31). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio looked at some numbers on just how efficient state lawmakers use their limited time in the General Assembly (28:07)
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We invited Jason Jakubowski in studio, president and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. What are the latest statistics for food insecurity in our state and how are we addressing the crisis?
For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/
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