A “bell-to-bell” ban on cellphones in Fairfield’s schools has reached the Board of Education. Superintendent of Schools, Michael Testani, introduced three policies tackling cell phone rules in the district. We got more clarity from him on these policies and how soon they could go into effect.
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The FBI says it is investigating an attack on an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of terrorism. Police say eight people are injured after a man used a makeshift flamethrower and threw Molotov cocktails at a group gathered to raise awareness about Israeli hostages held in Gaza. We spoke about the case and major takeaways with former FBI Agent, Ken Gray.
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DMV officials across the country released advisories about scam texts that are attempting to manipulate drivers into paying a fake “outstanding toll.” Crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, gave us more details about this and how to prevent being duped.
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering when exactly the State of Connecticut took a lurch to the far left in how it operates and governs itself (00:50). Family Institute of Connecticut Director of Public Policy Leslie Wolfgang updated us regarding a controversial library bill being debated at the State Capitol (15:52). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso broke down the biggest local stories, including how a contentious housing bill in Hartford could affect Bridgeport (22:54). Yankee Institute blogger Andrew Fowler dropped by to chat about the state’s continued difficulties in reducing electric bills (33:45)
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Senator Chris Murphy joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his annual walk across CT and answer audience questions about where to catch him at a town hall, the border, Israel, Trump policies and more. Interviewed on May 30, 2025.
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” examining a bill that would allow some limited civil lawsuits in Connecticut against gun companies and gun retailers after incidents of gun violence (00:46). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel also chimed in on that bill and others being debated at the State Capitol (15:44). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi joined us from Washington, D.C. to chat about the Trump White House pardon of former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland (23:31). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Kimberly Przeszlowski talked about the state’s first big city – Middletown – announcing the coming use of cameras for red light and speed enforcement (25:47)
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The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour made its way down to the Plaza Diner in Shelton this week!
Some of the guests featured included Eddie Griffin of Brown Roofing, some of Shelton’s representation up in Hartford, The Shelton Farmers Market, Center Stage Theater, Team INC., The Valley Regional Adult Education and more!
Thank you to Brown Roofing as well as Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
Lori Brown, Executive Director, CT League of Conservation Voters, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why the League opposes bear hunts in CT and why they supported omnibus housing bill HB5002 that circumvents local conservation controls.
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Hello Shelton! The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour rolled on through the Valley and made a stop at the Plaza Diner! Included in this stop was a power half with some of Shelton’s representation up in Hartford, the Shelton Farmers Market, Team INC., the Valley Regional Adult Education and more! A special thank you to our partners at Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
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Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured a chat with GOP State Rep. Doug Dubitsky about a controversial housing bill passed in Hartford the previous night (00:39). Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar chimed in on the biggest stories around the state, including the future of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun (08:31). CBS News Correspondent Taurean Small dropped by to talk about the ongoing tax and budget talks in D.C. that could affect thousands of Connecticut residents (19:16)
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